Update: Cottonwood Fire burns 1.6 acres in Merced County

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Updated: 10 a.m. July 1

First discovered: 8:52 a.m. July 1

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cottonwood

Cottonwood Fire initially started today at 8:52 a.m. in Merced County, California.

It has burned 1.6 acres of private land. There is no update on the containment 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 July 1, 2026 at 9:53 AM.