Update: Red Cap Fire burns one acre in Humboldt County since Dec. 6

Published Dec 7, 2025 #Red cap fire

Updated: 1:10 p.m. Dec. 7

First discovered: 23 hours ago, 2:06 p.m. Dec. 6

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Red Cap

Red Cap Fire initially started 2:06 p.m. Dec. 6 in Humboldt County, California.

Since its discovery 23 hours ago, it has burned one acre of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center