Breaking: Covelo Fire reported in Mendocino County on March 27

Published Mar 28, 2026 #Covelo fire

First discovered: 11:22 p.m. March 27

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Covelo

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:22 p.m. at in Mendocino County, California.

Covelo 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