Public Safety · Mendocino County
Mendocino Burn Suspension Lifted; Prescribed Burn in South Covelo Through Nov. 5
Cal Fire Mendocino Unit Chief Brandon Gunn formally canceled the county-wide burn permit suspension as of Sunday morning, allowing holders of valid agriculture and residential burn permits to resume burning on permissible days. Agriculture burns must be inspected by Cal Fire prior to burning until the end of peak fire season, and landowners are responsible for checking with local fire agencies for additional permits or restrictions. Separately, Cal Fire scheduled a prescribed burn in South Covelo beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3, treating approximately 300 acres of chaparral and understory vegetation within oak woodlands and mixed conifer habitats. Daily burning will run from approximately 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Nov. 5, 2026, as favorable weather conditions allow.