Update: Anderson Fire burns 80 acres in Mendocino County

Published Aug 5, 2026 #Anderson fire

Updated: 2:19 p.m. Aug. 5

First discovered: 12:37 p.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Highway 162, South of Covelo, Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire unit: Unified Command: Cal Fire Mendocino Unit; Covelo Fire Protection District

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Anderson Fire

Anderson Fire initially started today at 12:37 p.m. on Highway 162, South of Covelo in Mendocino County, California.

Source: Cal Fire