Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Aug. 15

Published Aug 15, 2025 #Lombardy av / cortez av fire

First discovered: 2:35 p.m. Aug. 15

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lombardy Av / Cortez Av

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:35 p.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, 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