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Howard Forest Headquarters Prescribed Burn ScheduledMendocino County, CA–The California Department of Forestry and Fire ...
06/12/2026

Howard Forest Headquarters Prescribed Burn Scheduled

Mendocino County, CA–The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Mendocino Unit will be conducting a prescribed burn on the Howard Forest Headquarters property. This prescribed burn will treat approximately 100 acres of grasslands, within oak woodlands, creating a mosaic of variously burned vegetation and islands of unburned habitat.

Howard Forest is in the central portion of Mendocino County, along Highway 101, south of Willits and north of Ridgewood.

Burning will begin on Monday , June 15th, 2026 and may continue through June 21st, 2026. Burning will start at approximately 8 a.m. and conclude at approximately 3 p.m.

This project adds to significant work underway throughout the state and brings California one step closer towards meeting state fuels reduction goals directed by the California Fire Plan and the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan. Additionally, these projects provide excellent training opportunities for our personnel. To track the progress being made, both in your community and throughout California, visit the CAL FIRE fuels reduction dashboard at https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/natural-resource-management/fuels-reduction.

This project burn will be conducted under strictly controlled weather and fuel conditions. Smoke and aircraft may be visible in the area.

🚁🚁 MEET THE HELITORCH.The helitorch is one of the specialized tools CAL FIRE uses to safely ignite prescribed burns in s...
06/08/2026

🚁🚁 MEET THE HELITORCH.
The helitorch is one of the specialized tools CAL FIRE uses to safely ignite prescribed burns in steep
or hard to reach terrain.
During the Bridges Prescribed Burn in Mendocino County, this aerial ignition tool helped firefighters
complete a 650-acre project designed to reduce wildfire risk and strengthen the health of the
surrounding landscape.
Prescribed fire projects like this one clear excess brush, improve wildlife habitat by removing invasive
plant species and overgrowth, and lower the intensity of future wildfires. Carefully planned, safely
executed — and proven to protect communities.

fire.ca.gov is YOUR official source for wildfire information in California.Active incidents across the state, evacuation...
06/05/2026

fire.ca.gov is YOUR official source for wildfire information in California.
Active incidents across the state, evacuation orders and air resources in flight, are all updated in real
time by CAL FIRE.
Get your information directly from the source. Accurate information saves lives.
fire.ca.gov is YOUR official source for wildfire information in California.
Active incidents across the state, evacuation orders and air resources in flight, are all updated in real
time by CAL FIRE.
Get your information directly from the source. Accurate information saves lives.

06/05/2026

🚁🔥 What an amazing day at the Cal Fire Ukiah Air Attack Base

We were thrilled to welcome back a local preschool class for a special behind-the-scenes tour.

Students got an up-close look at our aircraft, learned about aviation and wildfire response, and met members of the Cal Fire team. It was a fun day of learning, exploration, and lots of smiles.
Thank you to our young visitors for spending the day with us—we loved sharing what we do!

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U.S. Highway 101 Prescribed Burn Scheduled Mendocino County, CAThe California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection...
06/04/2026

U.S. Highway 101 Prescribed Burn Scheduled Mendocino County, CA

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Mendocino Unit, working with the California Department of Transportation (CAL Trans) as well as surrounding Local Government Fire Agencies, will be conducting a vegetation management prescribed burn along U.S. Highway 101. This project will start at Nelson Ranch Road south of Ukiah, and finish at the top of Ridgewood Grade south of Willits.

This prescribed burn will treat approximately 400 acres of grass within Cal Trans’ Right-of-Way along U.S. Highway 101. This project will contribute to fuel reduction along the highway, providing safety of motorists and emergency responders from roadside fires. This reduction of vegetation will help reduce the chance of catastrophic wildfires in the future, while providing firefighters with live fire training opportunities.

U.S. Highway 101 will be under controlled traffic during burning operations. Emergency vehicles will be patrolling the area heavily, so please be aware of emergency vehicles along the highway.

Burning will begin on Monday, June 22nd, 2026, and continue as favorable weather conditions exist, concluding on, or about July 9th, 2026. Burning will start at approximately 6 p.m. and conclude at approximately 11 p.m. daily with smoke visible in the area. Burning operations will take place Monday through Friday.

This project adds to significant work underway throughout the state and brings California one step closer towards meeting state fuels reduction goals directed by the California Fire Plan and the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan. To track the progress being made, both in your community and throughout California, visit the CAL FIRE fuels reduction dashboard at https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/natural-resource-management/fuels-reduction.

This project burn will be conducted under strictly controlled weather and fuel conditions. Smoke and aircraft may be visible in the area.

Hopland Research and Extension CenterResearch Burn ScheduledMendocino County, CA–The California Department of Forestry a...
06/03/2026

Hopland Research and Extension Center
Research Burn Scheduled

Mendocino County, CA–The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Mendocino Unit will be conducting a research prescribed burn on the University of California’s Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) property. This prescribed burn will treat approximately 150 acres of grasslands, within oak woodlands, creating a mosaic of variously burned vegetation and islands of unburned habitat.

HREC is in the southern portion of Mendocino County, east of Highway 101, and east of the town of Hopland.

Burning will occur on Monday , June 8th, 2026. Burning will start at approximately 7 a.m. and conclude at approximately 3 p.m.

This project adds to significant work underway throughout the state and brings California one step closer towards meeting state fuels reduction goals directed by the California Fire Plan and the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan. To track the progress being made, both in your community and throughout California, visit the CAL FIRE fuels reduction dashboard at https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/natural-resource-management/fuels-reduction.

This project burn will be conducted under strictly controlled weather and fuel conditions. Smoke and aircraft may be visible in the area.

Yesterday CAL FIRE MEU and Anderson Valley Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire off HWY 253 near Boonville. Du...
06/03/2026

Yesterday CAL FIRE MEU and Anderson Valley Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire off HWY 253 near Boonville. Due to the speedy, coordinated response the fire was held at 13 acres.
Please use extra caution with any activity that could spark a fire, including equipment use, dragging chains, parking on dry grass, and outdoor burning.
Now is also a good time to review your evacuation plan, clear dry vegetation around your home, and ensure vehicles and trailers are properly maintained before traveling.

Please visit www.readyforwildfire.org for more wildfire safety information.

🏠🏠 Wildfire safety starts at home.Simple steps like installing ember-resistant vents, cleaning roof gutters, sealing gap...
06/01/2026

🏠🏠 Wildfire safety starts at home.
Simple steps like installing ember-resistant vents, cleaning roof gutters, sealing gaps around doors
and garages, and upgrading windows can help reduce your home’s risk from embers and flames
during a wildfire.
Visit your local hardware store to find materials and participating (tag) Home Depot locations for tips
that can help you harden your home and better protect what matters most.
Want more ways to be prepared? Head to ReadyforWildfire.org to get started today.

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Willits, CA
95490

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Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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