Breaking: Mendenhall Fire reported in Tehama County on May 15

Published May 15, 2026 #Mendenhall fire

First discovered: 10:30 a.m. May 15

Initial location: Tehama County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mendenhall

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:30 a.m. at in Tehama County, California.

Mendenhall Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center