Breaking: Sparks Fire reported in Humboldt County on May 5

Published May 6, 2025 #Sparks fire

First discovered: 3:55 p.m. May 5

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sparks

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:55 p.m. in Humboldt County.

Sparks Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center