Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on June 17

Published Jun 17, 2025 #Broadway av / capitol st fire

First discovered: 12:03 p.m. June 17

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Broadway Av / Capitol St

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:03 p.m. in Merced County.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center