FALLS Fire, California
Agency feeds show the FALLS Fire burning in California, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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37.5177, -120.3559
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the FALLS Fire burning in California, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 31 minutes ago.
The fire is near Planada (25.4 km S), Merced (26.5 km SW), Winton (26.8 km SW), Atwater (29.3 km SW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 92 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Planada
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Merced
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Winton
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Atwater
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Le Grand
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Mariposa
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | FALLS |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CAMMU-015639 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Merced |
| Latitude | 37.51769 |
| Longitude | -120.35586 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 7:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Planada (16 mi S), Merced (16 mi SW), Winton (17 mi SW), Atwater (18 mi SW), Le Grand (21 mi S), Mariposa (21 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 30, 2026, 4:49 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The FALLS Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The FALLS Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 37.5177, -120.3559. Nearby towns include Planada (25.4 km S), Merced (26.5 km SW), Winton (26.8 km SW), Atwater (29.3 km SW).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-30.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Planada (16 mi S), Merced (16 mi SW), Winton (17 mi SW), Atwater (18 mi SW), Le Grand (21 mi S), Mariposa (21 mi E).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 31 minutes ago).