Breaking: Welch Fire reported in Kern County on July 31

Published Jul 31, 2025 #Welch fire

First discovered: 1:33 p.m. July 31

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Welch

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:33 p.m. in Kern County, California.

Welch Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center