Breaking: Wright Fire reported in Merced County on May 24

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First discovered: 6:29 p.m. May 24

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wright

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:29 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

Wright Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 6:58 PM.