Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Oct. 13

Published Oct 13, 2025 #Business park wy atwater_city fire

First discovered: 1:49 p.m. Oct. 13

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Business Park Wy Atwater_city

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:49 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