Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on March 16

Published Mar 17, 2026 #Hwy 59 s/ rahilly rd fire

First discovered: 5:27 p.m. March 16

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 59 S/ Rahilly Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:27 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center