Breaking: Dan Fire reported in Merced County on July 15

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First discovered: 5:23 p.m. July 15

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Dan

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:23 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

Dan Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on 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 July 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM.