Fields Fire

Evacuation Information Latest News Updates

288 Acres
1 County: Merced

Legend

Date Started
07/23/2026 1:46 PM

Last Updated
07/23/2026 4:44 PM

Cause
Under Investigation

Incident Maps and Reports

3D Map

Agency Having Jurisdiction
CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit

Incident Management Team
No team assigned

Location
La Grange Road & Fields Road, Snelling

[37.533126,-120.431465]

Reports
Status reports

Evacuations in Progress

Evacuation Warnings

Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

Evacuation Warning issued for the area of Merced Falls Road from Henderson Park to the Bait Bucket Tackle Shop at 6710 Merced Falls Road.

Incident Updates

07/23/2026 4:41 PM

Temporary evacuation site has changed to 15841 N Highway 59, Snelling, CA 95369

Updated by: Public Information Officer

07/23/2026 4:26 PM

Merced Falls RD is closed from Le Grande Road East to the county line.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

07/23/2026 4:15 PM

10 additonal engines and 4 additonal crews have been requested to the incident.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

07/23/2026 4:00 PM

Sheriff Vern Warnke has issued and Evacuation Warning for the area of Merced Falls Road from Henderson Park to the Bait Bucket Tackle Shop at 6710 Merced Falls Road. The temporary evacuation point is Snelling Elementary School at 16099 State Hwy 59 in Snelling. If you choose to evacuate, remember to gather all important documents, medication, device chargers, and animals.

For live updates on evacuation notices and a map of the fire area Please utilize the Perimeter map linked below.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

07/23/2026 2:56 PM

Incident commander has requested 4 additional engines and 2 additional water tenders.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

07/23/2026 2:38 PM

View larger image: Ariel view of the FIELDS Fire

Firefighters are continuing to make progress on the Fields fire.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

07/23/2026 2:14 PM

The Fields Fire is now 200 acres.

Updated by: Webtech

07/23/2026 2:12 PM

The Fields Fire has a dangerous rate of spread through light grass fuels. Please avoid the area for firefighter safety.

Updated by: Webtech

Additional Information

Road Closures

Road closure of La Grange Road from Merced Falls to Fields Road.

Temporary Evacuation Point

15841 N Highway 59, Snelling, CA 95369

Road Closures

Merced Falls RD is closed from Le Grande RD East to the Merced County line.

ALERTCalifornia Camera Feed

Merced 1

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Merced 1 - Cameras.alertcalifornia.org

Greeley Hill 1

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Greeley Hill 1 - Cameras.alertcalifornia.org

Resources Assigned

131

Personnel
3

Helicopters
26

Engines
2

Dozers
4

Water Tenders
6

Crews
11

Other Assigned

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

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	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
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Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Advisory: Residents should be aware of the situation and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
Shelter in Place: Go inside the nearest safe building, lock all doors and windows, and stay there until local authorities give the "all clear".
Evacuation Order Lifted: Officials have determined the immediate danger has passed. Residents may return home but should remain alert for any changes in conditions or updated instructions.
Normal: No current threats to life or property.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.