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

Published Aug 5, 2025 #Cherry flat fire

First discovered: 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. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center