Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 22

Published Jul 23, 2025 #E childs av / whealan rd fire

First discovered: 8:39 p.m. July 22

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: E Childs Av / Whealan Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:39 p.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center