Incident Update Anderson Fire

Date:
08/05/2026
Time:
1:43 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Anderson Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-08-05
Incident Status
Active
Location
Highway 162, South of Covelo
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Mendocino
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
80
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Road Closures

HWY 162 from the mouth of the valley to the Covelo Fire Station.