Incident Update Landfill Fire

Date:
05/18/2026
Time:
3:20 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Landfill Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-05-18
Incident Status
Active
Location
Highway 59, South of the Landfill
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Merced
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
20
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities