Merced Fire investigating what started fire near Merced Regional Airport

Sunday, October 23, 2022
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Firefighters are investigating what started a vegetation fire near the Merced Regional Airport.

According to the Merced City Fire Department, a total of 85 acres were burned.
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Both Merced City Fire and Merced County fire responded to the fire.

The airport was shut down between 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. No planes were allowed to leave or fly in.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries. Their condition is unknown.
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Multiple structures were threatened but no damage was reported.

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