Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on April 13

Published Apr 13, 2026 #Mccabe rd santa_nella fire

First discovered: 12:49 p.m. April 13

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mccabe Rd Santa_nella

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:49 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center