Breaking: Pepper Fire reported in Mendocino County on June 30

Published Jul 1, 2026 #Pepper fire

First discovered: 6:03 p.m. June 30

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pepper

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:03 p.m. in in Mendocino County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center