Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on April 27

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First discovered: 2:18 p.m. April 27

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: 3rd Av / Edminister Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:18 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 27, 2026 at 2:45 PM.