Breaking: Eucalyptus Fire reported in Merced County on April 28

Published Apr 28, 2026 #Eucalyptus fire

First discovered: 12:26 p.m. April 28

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Eucalyptus

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:26 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center