Tire Fire in Merced County | Fresno News

A massive tire fire in Merced County is burning for days, consuming 9,000 tires and requiring a slow, resource-heavy extinguishing process. While smoke has shifted from black to grayish-brown and is mostly rising straight up, health officials warn it still poses risks—especially for those with asthma or bronchitis. The county has set up 17 cooling zones at libraries with N95 masks, and tips are available for filtering indoor air—even without central AC. This incident underscores the complexity of fighting large-scale rubber fires and the heroic efforts of first responders working to protect both public safety and the environment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8eb1ad457d5812a2