Incident Update Cardella Fire

Date:
07/06/2026
Time:
10:44 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Cardella Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-07-05
Incident Status
Active
Location
West Cardella Road and Highway 59 North, Atwater
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Merced
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
19
Containment
100%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities