Breaking: Bower Fire reported in Mendocino County on Aug. 19

Published Aug 19, 2025 #Bower fire

First discovered: 10:25 a.m. Aug. 19

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bower

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:25 a.m. in Mendocino County, California.

Bower 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