Breaking: Kappel Fire reported in Humboldt County on July 21

Published Jul 22, 2026 #Kappel fire

First discovered: 4:56 p.m. July 21

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kappel

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:56 p.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

Kappel Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center