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First discovered: 8:15 a.m. April 8
Initial location: Merced County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Hwy 99 Cross / Le Grand Rd
A new wildfire was reported today at 8:15 a.m. at in Merced County, California.
The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment 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 April 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM.