Breaking: Cressey Fire reported in Merced County on July 27

Published Jul 27, 2026 #Cressey fire

First discovered: 1:01 p.m. July 27

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cressey

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:01 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

Cressey Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center