Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Sep. 23

First discovered: 12:46 a.m. Sep. 23

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Dickenson Ferry Rd / El Capitan School Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:46 a.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center