Breaking: Penny Fire reported in Humboldt County on Aug. 3

Published Aug 4, 2026 #Penny fire

First discovered: 5:19 p.m. Aug. 3

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Penny

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:19 p.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

Penny Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center