Breaking: Aikens Fire reported in Humboldt County on May 2

Published May 2, 2026 #Aikens fire

First discovered: 2:11 p.m. May 2

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Aikens

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:11 p.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

Aikens Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center