Breaking: Norton Fire reported in Humboldt County on May 18

Published May 19, 2025 #Norton fire

First discovered: 7:18 p.m. May 18

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Norton

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:18 p.m. in Humboldt County.

Norton Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 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