Breaking: Crest Fire reported in Humboldt County on July 9

Published Jul 10, 2026 #Hillcrest fire

First discovered: 4:12 p.m. July 9

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Crest

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:12 p.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

Crest Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center