Breaking: N Shaffer Rd Winton Fire reported in Merced County on April 18

Published Apr 18, 2026 #N shaffer rd winton fire

First discovered: 12:28 p.m. April 18

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: N Shaffer Rd Winton

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:28 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

N Shaffer Rd Winton Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center