Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Oct. 4

Published Oct 5, 2025 #E childs av / whealan rd fire

First discovered: 9:33 p.m. Oct. 4

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: E Childs Av / Whealan Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:33 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