Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on June 21

Published Jun 21, 2025 #Hwy 99 s/ winton pkwy overpass fire

First discovered: 1:19 a.m. June 21

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 99 S/ Winton Pkwy Overpass

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:19 a.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