Breaking: Pl1 Fire reported in Merced County on July 1

Published Jul 2, 2025 #Pl1 fire

First discovered: 11:42 p.m. July 1

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pl1

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:42 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Pl1 Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center