Breaking: Jack Fire reported in Humboldt County on Aug. 5

Published Aug 5, 2026 #Highjack fire

First discovered: 6:30 a.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Jack

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:30 a.m. at in Humboldt County, California.

Jack Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center