Breaking: Balch Fire reported in Tulare County on Sep. 3

Published Sep 3, 2025 #Balch fire

First discovered: 9:50 a.m. Sep. 3

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Balch

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:50 a.m. in Tulare County, California.

Balch Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center