Breaking: Steele Fire reported in Mendocino County on July 9

Published Jul 9, 2026 #Steele fire

First discovered: 12:29 p.m. July 9

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Steele

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:29 p.m. at in Mendocino County, California.

Steele Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center