Breaking: Howard Rd / Hwy 140 W Fire reported in Merced County on May 14

Published May 14, 2025 #Howard rd / hwy 140 w fire

First discovered: 1:42 p.m. May 14

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Howard Rd / Hwy 140 W

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:42 p.m. in Merced County.

Howard Rd / Hwy 140 W 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