Update: Cal Fire’s latest overnight report on the Lincoln Fire in Merced County shows that the blaze has grown to 734 acres, ...

Lincoln Fire initially started 9:35 a.m. June 16 on State Route 140, South of Lincoln Blvd, Atwater in Merced County, California. Since its discovery 24 hours ago, it has burned 734 acres. A crew of ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:35 a.m. on State Route 140, South of Lincoln Blvd, Atwater in Merced County, California. Since its discovery four hours ago, Lincoln Fire has burned 616.2 acres.

PG&E says it will be sending a Blackhawk helicopter to help protect against wildland fires at the direction of the Merced ...

Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out. In this case, it means that the wildfire has been fully enclosed by a control line and it is now stopped from spreading. A fully ...

From a federal operation in Delhi to a 200-acre wildfire and the passing of a legendary coach, Merced County saw a busy stretch of news. Here’s a quick look at the stories shaping the community: The ...

As California heads into another wildfire season, Merced County is adding a powerful new tool to its firefighting arsenal. A Black Hawk helicopter was unveiled ...