Breaking: Snelling Fire reported in Merced County on July 10

Published Jul 11, 2026 #Figmond av snelling fire

First discovered: 4:26 p.m. July 10

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Snelling

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:26 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

Snelling Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center