Breaking: Madrone Fire reported in Mendocino County on April 18

Published Apr 18, 2026 #Madrone fire

First discovered: 1:55 p.m. April 18

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Madrone

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:55 p.m. in in Mendocino County, California.

Madrone Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center