Update: Elk Fire burns one acre in Humboldt County

Published Apr 5, 2025 #Elk fire

Updated: 2:43 p.m. April 5

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 1:57 p.m. April 5

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Elk

Elk Fire initially started today at 1:57 p.m. in Humboldt County.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned one acre of private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center