Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 4

Published Jul 5, 2025 #Hwy 140 w/ rogers rd fire

First discovered: 10:44 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 140 W/ Rogers Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:44 p.m. in Merced County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center