Breaking: Mp 9.71 Fire reported in Humboldt County on May 17

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First discovered: 3:45 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mp 9.71

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:45 p.m. at in Humboldt County, California.

Mp 9.71 Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM.