Incident Update Pond Fire

Date:
08/07/2025
Time:
6:34 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Pond Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-08-06
Incident Status
Active
Location
Redwood Highway, North of Laytonville
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Mendocino
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
25
Containment
60%
Structures Threatened
20
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

All evacuation ordered and warnings have been lifted.
Fire personnel are actively engaged in mitigating hot spots and strengthening containment lines. 
Please use caution along Highway 101/Woodruff Rd. as emergency personnel are actively working in the area. 

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
20
Water Tenders
5
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
6
Other
13
Total Personnel
181

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
CHP, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, PG&E, CalTrans, Little Lake/Willits, Willits Police, Ridgewood Ranch Fire, Piercy Fire, Long Valley Fire, Brooktrails Fire, Covelo Fire