Breaking: Rail Fire reported in Mendocino County on April 5

Published Apr 6, 2026 #Crescent trail fire

First discovered: 3:37 p.m. April 5

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rail

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:37 p.m. in in Mendocino County, California.

Rail Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center