Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on May 7

Published May 7, 2025 #Kahlon rd / athlone rd fire

First discovered: 12:02 p.m. May 7

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kahlon Rd / Athlone Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:02 p.m. in Merced County.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center