Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on April 27

Published Apr 27, 2026 #3rd av / edminister rd fire

First discovered: 2:18 p.m. April 27

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: 3rd Av / Edminister Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:18 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center