Tire fire in Merced County prompts air quality alerts for surrounding communities

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 11:26PM

Tire fire in Merced County prompts air quality alerts for surrounding communities

A tire-filled area about half the size of a football field caught fire Monday in Merced County, prompting air quality alerts for surrounding communities on Tuesday.

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