Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 24

Published Jul 25, 2025 #E childs av / tyler rd fire

First discovered: 8:56 p.m. July 24

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: E Childs Av / Tyler Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:56 p.m. in Merced County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center