Breaking: Balch Fire reported in Tulare County on April 12

Published Apr 13, 2026 #Balch fire

First discovered: 8:01 p.m. April 12

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Balch

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:01 p.m. in in Tulare County, California.

Balch Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center