Breaking: Stick Field Fire reported in Humboldt County on July 17

Published Jul 17, 2026 #Stick field fire

First discovered: 4 hours ago, 5:30 a.m. July 17

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Stick Field

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:30 a.m. at in Humboldt County, California.

Stick Field Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for four hours. At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center