Breaking: Bauer Fire reported in Mendocino County on May 13

Published May 13, 2026 #Bauer fire

First discovered: 12:19 p.m. May 13

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bauer

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:19 p.m. at in Mendocino County, California.

Bauer Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center