New prescribed fire started in Mendocino County on Jan. 5

Published Jan 6, 2026 #Potter valley rx fire

Started: 4:35 p.m. Jan. 5

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Potter Valley

A new prescribed burn, named Potter Valley, was initiated today at 4:35 p.m. in Mendocino County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there is no information on how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center