Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on June 12

Published Jun 12, 2025 #Hwy 59 s/e grant rd fire

First discovered: 12:59 p.m. June 12

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 59 S/e Grant Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:59 p.m. in Merced County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center