Breaking: Van Fire reported in Merced County on May 21

Published May 21, 2026 #Donovan fire

First discovered: 12:23 p.m. May 21

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Van

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:23 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

Van 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