New prescribed fire started in Mendocino County on Jan. 5

Published Jan 6, 2026 #Ridge frp rx fire

Started: 4:32 p.m. Jan. 5

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Ridge Frp

A new prescribed burn, called Ridge Frp, was initiated today at 4:32 p.m. in Mendocino County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there are no details as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew conducting 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