Breaking: Kelsey Fire reported in Merced County on July 14

Published Jul 14, 2025 #Kelsey fire

First discovered: 2:05 p.m. July 14

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kelsey

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:05 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Kelsey Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center