Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Sep. 5

Published Sep 5, 2025 #Bell dr / bell ln fire

First discovered: 11:16 a.m. Sep. 5

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bell Dr / Bell Ln

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:16 a.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center