Breaking: Bear Fire reported in Humboldt County on Aug. 5

Published Aug 6, 2025 #Bear fire

First discovered: 4:49 p.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bear

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:49 p.m. in Humboldt County, California.

Bear Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center