Breaking: Stevenson Fire reported in Merced County on April 19

Published Apr 20, 2026 #Hwy 140 w stevenson fire

First discovered: 3:17 p.m. April 19

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Stevenson

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:17 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

Stevenson Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center