Breaking: Mckinnon Fire reported in Humboldt County on Jan. 27

Published Jan 29, 2026 #Mckinnon fire

First discovered: 46 hours ago, 3:51 p.m. Jan. 27

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mckinnon

A new wildfire was reported 3:51 p.m. Jan. 27 in in Humboldt County, California.

Mckinnon Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 46 hours. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center