Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on May 13

Published May 13, 2025 #E childs av / brantley st fire

First discovered: 8:48 a.m. May 13

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: E Childs Av / Brantley St

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:48 a.m. in Merced County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center