Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on May 21

Published May 21, 2025 #Hwy 152 w/ san juan rd fire

First discovered: 3:03 a.m. May 21

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 152 W/ San Juan Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:03 a.m. in Merced County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center