Breaking: Cherry Flat Fire reported in Humboldt County on Aug. 5

Published Aug 5, 2025 #Cherry flat fire

First discovered: 6 hours ago, 2:45 a.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cherry Flat

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:45 a.m. in Humboldt County, California.

Cherry Flat Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for six hours. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center