July 2024

Hill Fire Grows to 3,437 Acres as Crews Attempt to Overcome Dry Weather and Steep Terrain

‘Hill Fire’ Near Willow Creek Explodes to 2,000 Acres; Residents Ordered to Evacuate

50 or More Lightning Strikes Ignite Wildfires Near Orleans and Willow Creek

Residents Evacuated as Wildfire Near Garberville Burns 80 Acres

As Shelly Fire in Siskiyou County Spreads, Folks Should Prepare for Potential Smoke Impacts

The Shelly Fire Has Burned 3,380 Acres in Siskiyou County

Busy Fourth of July for Humboldt Bay Fire: Vegetation Fire Extinguished, Passengers in Overturned Sailboat Rescued

Crews Responding to Wildland Fire Near Hoopa; Two Acres, Two Vehicles Burned

Crews Extinguish Large Vegetation Fire East of Arcata

June 2024

Manila Home Consumed By Fire Last Night; Structure Destroyed, Dogs Perish, Cause Unknown, Says Arcata Fire District

BURN TIME OVER! Calfire to Suspend Outdoor Burn Permits on July 1

Arson Suspected in Early Morning Eureka Apartment Fire, Humboldt Bay Fire Says

LoCO INTERVIEW: Humboldt Bay Fire Chief Opens Up About Ongoing Staffing Crisis, Losing Employees to Other Local Fire Districts, and the Future of the Department

Sunday Night Fire in Old Town’s 511 Restaurant Squelched By In-House Sprinkler System, Humboldt Bay Fire Says

(VIDEO) Unattended E-Bike Battery Nearly Burns Down McK Business, Arcata Fire Says; Neighbor Who Saw Smoke Likely Saved the Day

Two-Story Structure Near Target in Eureka Demolished After Accidental Fire on Saturday

Accidental Fire Causes $75K in Damages to E Street Business, Says Humboldt Bay Fire

May 2024

The Gateway Area Plan is Moving A Little Fast for Arcata Fire’s Comfort

Last Night’s Garage Fire Near Highland Park Caused by ‘Improper Extinguishment of Smoking Materials,’ Humboldt Bay Fire Says

Early Morning Myrtletown House Fire Claims Litter of Puppies; Cause Still Under Investigation, Humboldt Bay Fire Says

Last Night’s Structure Fire on Ole Hanson Road Deemed Suspicious, Says Humboldt Bay Fire

April 2024

Fire in Valley West Apartment Building This Afternoon Displaces Occupants, Arcata Fire Says

Arcata Fire District Chief Announces Retirement; New Chief Named

The Coming of May Means That Calfire Burn Permits Will Again be Required in the State Responsibility Areas

Humboldt Bay Firefighters Extinguish Eureka House Fire; Damages Estimated at $75,000

March 2024

Eureka Apartment Fire Displaces 20 Residents; Damages Estimated at $500,000

Humboldt Bay Fire Extinguishes Kitchen Blaze in Eureka Apartment; Damages Estimated at $25,000

Early Morning House Fire on Humboldt Hill Results in Significant Damage

Vacant McKinleyville Home Burns to the Ground

February 2024

Arcata Fire Extinguishes Bedroom Blaze

(UPDATED) (PHOTOS) Arson Suspected After Fish and Wildlife Vehicles Torched in Early Hours Monday; CHP Investigating

January 2024

Attic Fire in Henderson Street Home Results in $75,000 Damage Early This Morning

Two Dogs Rescued from House Fire in McKinleyville; Pair of Cats Unaccounted For

December 2023

Remote Controlled Car Battery Believed to Be Cause of McKinleyville Trailer Blaze, Says AFD

ARSON: Humboldt Bay Fire Suspects Foul Play in Early Morning Eureka Parking Garage Vehicle Fire

November 2023

Fire Takes Out Trailer in Ridgewood Road Residential Area

Humboldt Bay Fire Rescue Swimmers Save Person Found in the Middle of the Bay, Drifting Out to Sea

Humboldt Hill Road House to Be Burned as Part of Firefighter Training This Week

Despite Lifesaving Efforts, Family Dog Perishes as the Result of McKinleyville Home Fire

Humboldt Bay Fire Respond to Burning Trailer at Eureka Mobile Estates

October 2023

Humboldt Bay Fire Knocks Down Williams Street House Blaze

Police Looking for Person Who Intentionally Tried to Light Cal Poly Humboldt’s Redwood Sciences Laboratory on Fire, Says Arcata Fire District

September 2023

BURN TIME! The National Parks Service Once Again Plans to Burn Up Some of the Bald Hills Next Month, Now That There’s Some Water on the Ground

‘Moderate to Unhealthy’ Air Quality Conditions Reported Throughout Humboldt County; Residents Advised to Limit Time Spent Outside

WILDFIRE ROUNDUP: Suppression Efforts Make Progress But Dry, Breezy Weather is in the Forecast

August 2023

FIRE UPDATE: ‘Unhealthy’ Air Quality Conditions Reported Along the Coast as Numerous Fires Burning Across Northern California, Southern Oregon Push Smoke South

Action on South Fork Fires Near Dinsmore Prompts Evacuation Warning

MORE FIRE UPDATES: Your Tuesday Rundown on Wildfires Burning Near Hoopa, Orick and Orleans

SOUTH FORK FIRES: Crews Keeping an Eye on Possible 3-9 Fire Move Toward Hyampom; Community Meeting Tonight in Hayfork

SIX RIVERS FIRES: Lone Pine Fire Across from Tish Tang Grows to 1,600 Acres; Parts of Orleans, Somes Bar Under Evacuation Warning From Pearch Fire