Breaking: Falls Fire reported in Merced County on Oct. 2

Published Oct 2, 2025 #Falls fire

First discovered: 12:54 p.m. Oct. 2

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Falls

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:54 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Falls Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center