Breaking: Keaton Fire reported in Merced County on April 16

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First discovered: 2 hours ago, 3:21 p.m. April 16

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Keaton

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:21 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

Keaton Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM.