Breaking: Dan Fire reported in Merced County on July 15

Published Jul 16, 2026 #Assist/bdc/jordan fire

First discovered: 5:23 p.m. July 15

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Dan

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:23 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

Dan Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center