Breaking: Gowan Fire reported in Mendocino County on July 14

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First discovered: 5:31 p.m. July 14

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gowan

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:31 p.m. in in Mendocino County, California.

Gowan Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM.