Breaking: Crest Fire reported in Humboldt County on May 11

Published May 12, 2025 #Hillcrest fire

First discovered: 11:59 p.m. May 11

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Crest

A new wildfire was reported 11:59 p.m. May 11 in Humboldt County.

Crest Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center