Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Oct. 1

Published Oct 1, 2025 #Applegate rd / stockton av fire

First discovered: 1:19 p.m. Oct. 1

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Applegate Rd / Stockton Av

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:19 p.m. in Merced County, California.

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