Update: Sherwood Fire burns 2.4 acres in Mendocino County

Published May 20, 2026 #Sherwood fire

Updated: 7:32 p.m. May 19

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 5:20 p.m. May 19

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sherwood

Sherwood Fire initially started today at 5:20 p.m. at in Mendocino County, California.

Since its discovery two hours ago, it has burned 2.4 acres of 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