Breaking: New wildfire reported in Humboldt County on July 10

Published Jul 11, 2026 #Hwy 96 orleans_se fire

First discovered: 10:23 p.m. July 10

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 96 Orleans_se

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:23 p.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center