Breaking: Flat Fire reported in Mendocino County on Oct. 22

Published Oct 23, 2025 #Cherry flat fire

First discovered: 4:53 p.m. Oct. 22

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Flat

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:53 p.m. in Mendocino County, California.

Flat Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center