Breaking: Lincoln Fire consumes 616.2 acres since its start today

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First discovered: 4 hours ago, 9:35 a.m. June 16

Initial location: State Route 140, South of Lincoln Blvd, Atwater, Merced County, Calif.

Fire unit: Unified Command - US Fish & Wildlife Service and Cal Fire/Merced County Fire

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lincoln Fire

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:35 a.m. on State Route 140, South of Lincoln Blvd, Atwater in Merced County, California.

Since its discovery four hours ago, Lincoln Fire has burned 616.2 acres. 30 firefighters have been assigned to respond to the blaze.

Firefighting efforts will include nine engines, two water tenders and one helicopter. According to Cal Fire, "Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow."

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-PachecoPeak2

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 3:36 PM.