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

Published Sep 9, 2025 #E sandy mush rd / hwy 59 s fire

First discovered: 7:32 p.m. Sep. 8

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: E Sandy Mush Rd / Hwy 59 S

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:32 p.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center