Breaking: Merced Fire reported in Fresno County on June 16

Published Jun 16, 2025 #Merced fire

First discovered: 11 a.m. June 16

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Merced

A new wildfire was reported today at 11 a.m. in Fresno County.

Merced Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center