Breaking: Ishi Fire reported in Humboldt County on May 19

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First discovered: 7:21 p.m. May 19

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ishi

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:21 p.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

Ishi Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 9:04 PM.