Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 31

First discovered: 12:10 a.m. July 31

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 99 S/ Atwater Bl South Underpass

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:10 a.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center