Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Oct. 8

Published Oct 8, 2025 #Hobart rd /n custer av fire

First discovered: 6:35 a.m. Oct. 8

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hobart Rd /n Custer Av

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:35 a.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