Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Sep. 30

Published Sep 30, 2025 #Hwy 99 s/ shanks rd fire

First discovered: 1:19 p.m. Sep. 30

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 99 S/ Shanks Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:19 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