Breaking: Miner Fire reported in Humboldt County on Aug. 7

Published Aug 8, 2026 #Miner fire

First discovered: 11:18 p.m. Aug. 7

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Miner

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:18 p.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

Miner Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center