Breaking: Hwy 162 Willits Fire reported in Mendocino County on Sep. 19

Published Sep 19, 2025 #Hwy 162 willits fire

First discovered: 10:05 a.m. Sep. 19

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 162 Willits

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:05 a.m. in Mendocino County, California.

Hwy 162 Willits Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center