Breaking: Willow Fire reported in Humboldt County on Aug. 17

Published Aug 18, 2025 #Willow fire

First discovered: 5:05 p.m. Aug. 17

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Willow

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:05 p.m. in Humboldt County, California.

Willow Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center