Breaking: Gonzaga Fire reported in Merced County on July 21

Published Jul 21, 2026 #Gonzaga fire

First discovered: 10:12 a.m. July 21

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gonzaga

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:12 a.m. in in Merced County, California.

Gonzaga Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center