Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 6

Published Jul 7, 2026 #Hwy 140 w/s santa fe grade fire

First discovered: 4:06 p.m. July 6

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 140 W/s Santa Fe Grade

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:06 p.m. at 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 yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center