Breaking: Pole 3 Fire reported in Humboldt County on July 11

Published Jul 11, 2026 #Pole 3 fire

First discovered: 7 a.m. July 11

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pole 3

A new wildfire was reported today at 7 a.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

Pole 3 Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Currently, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center