Breaking: New wildfire reported in Humboldt County on July 20

Published Jul 21, 2026 #Hwy 101 / dean creek rd fire

First discovered: 4:14 p.m. July 20

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 101 / Dean Creek Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:14 p.m. at 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 remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center