Breaking: Romero Fire reported in Merced County on June 28

Published Jun 28, 2026 #Romero fire

First discovered: 10:59 a.m. June 28

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Romero

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:59 a.m. in in Merced County, California.

Romero Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center