Breaking: Hwy 59 S Merced Fire reported in Merced County on July 14

Published Jul 14, 2025 #Hwy 59 s merced fire

First discovered: 12:34 p.m. July 14

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 59 S Merced

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:34 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Hwy 59 S Merced 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