Update: Masonite Fire burns 0.5 acres in Mendocino County since Aug. 2

Published Aug 3, 2026 #Masonite fire

Updated: 10:15 a.m. Aug. 3

First discovered: 24 hours ago, 9:20 a.m. Aug. 2

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Masonite

Masonite Fire initially started 9:20 a.m. Aug. 2 in Mendocino County, California.

It has burned 0.5 acres of private land after being active for 24 hours. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center