Breaking: Pepperwood Fire reported in Mendocino County on May 11

Published May 12, 2026 #Pepperwood fire

First discovered: 3:54 p.m. May 11

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pepperwood

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:54 p.m. at in Mendocino County, California.

Pepperwood Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center