Breaking: Romero Fire reported in Merced County on Dec. 2

Published Dec 3, 2025 #Romero fire

First discovered: 4:49 p.m. Dec. 2

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Romero

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:49 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Romero Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center