Breaking: Hopper Fire reported in Mendocino County on Sep. 14

Published Sep 15, 2025 #Chopper fire

First discovered: 6:19 p.m. Sep. 14

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hopper

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:19 p.m. in Mendocino County, California.

Hopper Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center