Howard Forest Headquarters Prescribed Burn June 15-21

Prescribed burn underway south of Willits • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA

WILLITS, CA., 6/15/26 — As of Monday morning, Cal Fire is conducting a prescribed burn south of Willits through the week, the agency said. About 100 acres of grasslands will be treated on the Howard Forest Headquarters property, Cal Fire said. The property, located along U.S Highway 101 south of Willits and north of Ridgewood, holds a Cal Fire station and emergency command center. Burning is planned to last from Monday morning through Sunday aft…

Howard Forest Headquarters Prescribed Burn June 15-21

"This prescribed burn will treat approximately 100 acres of grasslands, within oak woodlands, creating a mosaic of variously burned vegetation and islands of unburned habitat." Source