Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on May 18

Published May 19, 2025 #E childs av / brantley st fire

First discovered: 10:20 p.m. May 18

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: E Childs Av / Brantley St

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:20 p.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