Breaking: Rock Fire reported in Merced County on May 16

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First discovered: 7:11 p.m. May 16

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rock

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:11 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

Rock Fire has burned nine acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 16, 2026 at 9:37 PM.