Breaking: Lingard Fire reported in Merced County on May 29

Published May 30, 2025 #Lingard fire

First discovered: 7:04 p.m. May 29

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lingard

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:04 p.m. in Merced County.

Lingard Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center