New prescribed fire started in Mendocino County on Jan. 5

Published Jan 6, 2026 #Parlin burn rx fire

Started: 4:14 p.m. Jan. 5

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Parlin Burn

A new prescribed burn, called Parlin Burn, was initiated today at 4:14 p.m. in Mendocino County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on state land.

Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center