On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 0747 hours, Humboldt Bay Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 4500 block of Campton Rd in Eureka. Humboldt Bay Fire responded with three engines, one ladder truck, and three chief officers.
Battalion 8103 was the first unit on scene and reported heavy fire in the trees. Battalion 8103 assumed Campton IC, declaring an offensive fire attack. Engine 8115 arrived on scene and was assigned fire attack. The crew reported a fully involved detached outbuilding, with fire spreading to nearby vegetation and an unoccupied travel trailer. The fire also posed an exposure threat to a nearby residential structure.
Truck 8181 arrived and was assigned to assist with fire attack while Engine 8112 established a water supply by connecting to a fire hydrant and laying a supply line to Engine 8115. The Engine 8112 crew then assisted with exposure protection, deploying multiple handlines to prevent further fire spread, protect nearby structures and property, and extinguish the main body of fire. Engine 8114 arrived and was assigned to assist with exposure protection.
Humboldt Bay Fire personnel remained on scene for approximately 3 1/2 hours conducting the salvage and overhaul, and ensuring the fire was completely extinguished.
Humboldt Bay Fire would like to thank Arcata Fire District and Samoa Fire for providing coverage in our jurisdiction during this incident.
An investigation was performed to determine the cause and origin of the fire. The cause remains under investigation. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
Humboldt Bay Fire would like to remind everyone to call 911 immediately in the event of an emergency.
