Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Oct. 7

Published Oct 8, 2025 #Henry miller rd / cherokee rd fire

First discovered: 8:47 p.m. Oct. 7

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Henry Miller Rd / Cherokee Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:47 p.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center