Breaking: Mudgett Fire reported in Humboldt County on Oct. 5

Published Oct 8, 2025 #Mudgett fire

First discovered: 48 hours ago, 5:37 p.m. Oct. 5

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mudgett

A new wildfire was reported 5:37 p.m. Oct. 5 in Humboldt County, California.

Mudgett Fire has been burning on private land for 48 hours. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center