Breaking: Stevenson Fire reported in Merced County on April 19

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First discovered: 3:17 p.m. April 19

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Stevenson

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:17 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

Stevenson Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 4:31 PM.