Breaking: Timber Fire reported in Mendocino County on April 24

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First discovered: 9:22 a.m. April 24

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Timber

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:22 a.m. in in Mendocino County, California.

Timber Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 10:21 AM.