Breaking: Point Fire reported in Humboldt County on June 6

Published Jun 7, 2026 #Checkpoint fire

First discovered: 4:13 p.m. June 6

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Point

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:13 p.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

Point Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center