New prescribed fire started in Mendocino County on Jan. 5

Published Jan 6, 2026 #Dunlap understory rx fire

Started: 5:33 p.m. Jan. 5

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Dunlap Understory

A new prescribed burn, named Dunlap Understory, was initiated today at 5:33 p.m. in Mendocino County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on state land.

Currently, no information is available regarding the land area 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