Update: Bussell Fire in Humboldt County - May 30 status

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Updated: 3:25 p.m. May 30

First discovered: 24 hours ago, 2:30 p.m. May 29

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bussell

Bussell Fire initially started 2:30 p.m. May 29 in in Humboldt County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 24 hours. At present, 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 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM.