Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 17

Published Jul 17, 2025 #8th st / d st fire

First discovered: 12:35 a.m. July 17

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: 8th St / D St

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:35 a.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center