Update: China Fire in Humboldt County - June 23 status

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Updated: 7:49 a.m. June 23

First discovered: 13 hours ago, 6:42 p.m. June 22

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: China

China Fire initially started 6:42 p.m. June 22 in Humboldt County, California.

It has been burning on private land for 13 hours. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 23, 2026 at 8:23 AM.