Incident Update Boon Fire

Date:
09/21/2026
Time:
6:56 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Boon Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-09-21
Incident Status
Active
Location
Highway 253 near mile marker 1.25
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Mendocino
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
39
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
1
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Two Road side spots.  The most Eastern fire is approx. 5 acres. The western fire is approx. .5 acres

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
9
Water Tenders
2
Helicopters
2
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
3
Total Personnel
93

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
California Highway Patrol, CAL TRANS