Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Aug. 11

Published Aug 11, 2025 #Plaza dr santa_nella fire

First discovered: 5:45 a.m. Aug. 11

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Plaza Dr Santa_nella

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:45 a.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center