Update: Whalan Fire in Shasta County – July 6 status

Published Jul 6, 2025 #Whalan fire

Updated: 10:05 a.m. July 6

First discovered: 17 hours ago, 4:38 p.m. July 5

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Whalan

Whalan Fire initially started 4:38 p.m. July 5 in Shasta County, California.

It has been burning on private land for 17 hours. The cause of the fire is believed to be of natural origin. At present, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center