Update: Shell Fire burns 0.5 acres in Tulare County since Sep. 3

Published Sep 4, 2025 #Shell fire

Updated: 12:16 p.m. Sep. 4

First discovered: 28 hours ago, 7:40 a.m. Sep. 3

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Shell

Shell Fire initially started 7:40 a.m. Sep. 3 in Tulare County, California.

Since its discovery 28 hours ago, it has burned 0.5 acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes. At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center