Stick Field Fire, California
This archive page covers the Stick Field Fire in California, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
41.0631, -123.6900
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Stick Field Fire in California, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 5 days ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 18°C with northwest winds of approximately 4 km/h.
Nearby communities include Willow Creek (14.6 km S), Blue Lake (31.8 km SW), Westhaven-Moonstone (34.6 km W), McKinleyville (36.8 km W).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 113 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Willow Creek
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Blue Lake
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Westhaven-Moonstone
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McKinleyville
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Arcata
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Bayside
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Willow Creek at 9.1 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 13 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Stick Field |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CAHVT-000628 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Humboldt |
| Latitude | 41.06306 |
| Longitude | -123.69001 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 1:27 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Willow Creek (9.1 mi S), Blue Lake (20 mi SW), Westhaven-Moonstone (21 mi W), McKinleyville (23 mi W), Arcata (25 mi SW), Bayside (25 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 5:30 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Stick Field Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Stick Field Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 41.0631, -123.6900. Nearby towns include Willow Creek (14.6 km S), Blue Lake (31.8 km SW), Westhaven-Moonstone (34.6 km W), McKinleyville (36.8 km W).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-17.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Willow Creek (9.1 mi S), Blue Lake (20 mi SW), Westhaven-Moonstone (21 mi W), McKinleyville (23 mi W), Arcata (25 mi SW), Bayside (25 mi SW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 65°F, 69% humidity, 2 mph from the nw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 5 days ago).