Emerald Fire reported in Humboldt County on July 4

Published Nov 13, 2025 #Emerald fire

First discovered: four months ago, 9:33 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Emerald

A new wildfire was reported 9:33 p.m. July 4 in Humboldt County, California.

Emerald Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service for four months. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center