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Date Started
08/13/2026 7:10 PM
Last Updated
08/13/2026 9:48 PM
Date Contained
08/13/2026 9:00 PM
Cause
Under Investigation
Incident Maps and Reports
Agency Having Jurisdiction
CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit
Incident Management Team
No team assigned
Location
Along Highway 20, Redwood Valley
[39.239796,-123.179921]

Incident Updates

08/13/2026 9:31 PM

The Ponderosa Fire is 100% contained.

08/13/2026 8:15 PM

Evacuation Warning for zone MEN-2UKV07-A has been lifted. Highway 20 is open to one-way traffic control. 

08/13/2026 7:26 PM

Forward progress has been stopped at 5 acres and air resources are being released. Crews are working with Caltrans to reopen the highway.

08/13/2026 7:11 PM

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zone:

  • MEN-2UKV07-A
08/13/2026 7:10 PM

The Ponderosa Fire is 3 acres, burning in grass, oaks and woodland. The fire is located on the east side of Highway 20, burning towards Kings Ranch. There is a complete shutdown of highway 20 in effect. The fire has a moderate potential to go extended.

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