Breaking: Drake Fire reported in Humboldt County on July 8

Published Jul 8, 2025 #Drake fire

First discovered: 10:30 a.m. July 8

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Drake

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:30 a.m. in Humboldt County, California.

Drake Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center