Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on April 16

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First discovered: 4:05 p.m. April 16

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Henry Miller Rd / Volta Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:05 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM.