Update: Flat Fire burns 0.5 acres in Humboldt County

Published Sep 18, 2025 #Cherry flat fire

Updated: 6:05 a.m. Sep. 18

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 2:50 a.m. Sep. 18

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Flat

Flat Fire initially started today at 2:50 a.m. in Humboldt County, California.

Since its discovery three hours ago, it has burned 0.5 acres of private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center