Breaking: Oakdale Rd Ballico Fire reported in Merced County on April 28

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First discovered: 10:44 a.m. April 28

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Oakdale Rd Ballico

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:44 a.m. at in Merced County, California.

Oakdale Rd Ballico Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 28, 2026 at 11:24 AM.