Breaking: Rock Fire reported in Mendocino County on April 16

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First discovered: 4:19 p.m. April 16

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rock

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:19 p.m. in in Mendocino County, California.

Rock Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM.