Breaking: Van Fire reported in Merced County on May 21

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First discovered: 12:23 p.m. May 21

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Van

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:23 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

Van Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 1:08 PM.