Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on March 21

Published Mar 21, 2026 #7th st / shain av fire

First discovered: 3:11 p.m. March 21

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: 7th St / Shain Av

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:11 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center