New prescribed fire started in Humboldt County on March 30

Published Mar 30, 2026 #Deerhorn rx fire

Started: 11:10 a.m. March 30

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Deerhorn

A new prescribed burn, called Deerhorn, was initiated today at 11:10 a.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Currently, there are no specifics on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in conducting the prescribed fire.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center