Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Oct. 3

Published Oct 3, 2025 #Hwy 99 s/ hammatt av off ramp fire

First discovered: 12:32 a.m. Oct. 3

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 99 S/ Hammatt Av Off Ramp

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:32 a.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center