Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 22

Published Jul 22, 2026 #N cunningham rd / hwy 140 e fire

First discovered: 2:17 p.m. July 22

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: N Cunningham Rd / Hwy 140 E

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:17 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center