Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Sep. 11

Published Sep 12, 2025 #Hwy 99 n/ hammatt av off ramp fire

First discovered: 3:33 p.m. Sep. 11

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 99 N/ Hammatt Av Off Ramp

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:33 p.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center