Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Aug. 2

Published Aug 3, 2025 #Doppler rd / healy rd fire

First discovered: 8:15 p.m. Aug. 2

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Doppler Rd / Healy Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:15 p.m. in Merced County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center