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First discovered: 1:28 a.m. March 24
Initial location: Merced County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Hwy 140 E/n Plainsburg Rd
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:28 a.m. at in Merced County, California.
The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published March 24, 2026 at 2:01 AM.