Breaking: Smith Fire reported in Humboldt County on July 27

Published Jul 27, 2026 #Blacksmith fire

First discovered: 7 a.m. July 27

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Smith

A new wildfire was reported today at 7 a.m. at in Humboldt County, California.

Smith Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Currently, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center