Breaking: Mill Creek Fire reported in Humboldt County on June 17

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First discovered: 10:47 p.m. June 17

Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mill Creek

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:47 p.m. in in Humboldt County, California.

Mill Creek Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 17, 2026 at 11:20 PM.