Update: Pole Fire in Humboldt County – March 31 status

Published Mar 31, 2026 #Lodgepole fire

Updated: 2:14 p.m. March 31

First discovered: Almost two months ago, 5:45 p.m. Feb. 7

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pole

Pole Fire initially started 5:45 p.m. Feb. 7 at in Humboldt County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for almost two months. At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center