Update: Kings Fire burns 0.5 acres in Santa Cruz County

Published Jul 23, 2025 #Kings fire

Updated: 6:09 p.m. July 22

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 5:18 p.m. July 22

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kings

Kings Fire initially started today at 5:18 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 0.5 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center