Merced County vegetation fire shuts down roadway. It’s up to 35 acres
A vegetation fire in Merced County has grown to 35 acres and closed a roadway, officials said Friday afternoon.
Cal Fire is reporting that the wildfire, dubbed the Turlock Fire and located northeast of Ballico, started at about 5:45 a.m., and had grown to 35 acres by 2:55 p.m.
Oakdale Road is closed between Turlock Road and Looney Road due to the fire, according to the California Highway Patrol in Merced.
Cal Fire crews from the Madera-Mariposa-Merced unit have responded to the blaze. Cal Fire said the wildfire is 0% contained.
CHP Merced is advising drivers to avoid the area and use an alternate route.
Jim Silva
The Modesto Bee