Breaking: Volta Fire reported in Merced County on Sep. 16

Published Sep 17, 2025 #Volta fire

First discovered: 3:55 p.m. Sep. 16

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Volta

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:55 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Volta 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 is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center