Breaking: Hwy 59 N Atwater Fire reported in Merced County on July 6

Published Jul 7, 2025 #Hwy 59 n atwater fire

First discovered: 6:04 p.m. July 6

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 59 N Atwater

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:04 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Hwy 59 N Atwater Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center