Breaking: Merlot Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on May 16

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First discovered: 2:39 p.m. May 16

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Merlot

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:39 p.m. at in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Merlot Fire has burned one acre of private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 16, 2026 at 3:07 PM.