Update: Slate Fire burns 0.5 acres in Humboldt County

Published Aug 7, 2025 #Slate fire

Updated: 9:29 a.m. Aug. 7

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 6:21 a.m. Aug. 7

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Slate

Slate Fire initially started today at 6:21 a.m. in Humboldt County, California.

After being active for three hours, it has burned 0.5 acres 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