Breaking: Balfour Fire reported in Contra Costa County on July 4

Published Jul 4, 2025 #Balfour fire

First discovered: 3:11 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Contra Costa County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Balfour

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:11 p.m. in Contra Costa County, California.

Balfour Fire has burned 0.3 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