Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Aug. 17

Published Aug 17, 2025 #E bellevue rd atwater_city fire

First discovered: 1:44 p.m. Aug. 17

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: E Bellevue Rd Atwater_city

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:44 p.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center