Breaking: Martin Fire reported in Humboldt County on May 21

Published May 21, 2026 #Martin fire

First discovered: 6:02 a.m. May 21

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Martin

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:02 a.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

Martin Fire has burned 0.3 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center