Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on May 7

Published May 8, 2025 #Hwy 99 cross / collier rd fire

First discovered: 6:35 p.m. May 7

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 99 Cross / Collier Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:35 p.m. in Merced County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center