The Mendocino Complex (2018) was a California wildfire in Colusa, Lake, Mendocino & Glenn Counties, with 459,123 acres, 280 structures destroyed, 1 death on the public record. Its cause is recorded as suspected. No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Colusa, Lake, Mendocino, Glenn |
| Acreage | 459,123 |
| Structures destroyed | 280 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Cause status | suspected |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Litigation status
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
Court & regulatory record
Verified court filings for this fire are being added. We publish only documents that resolve to a public source, never a reconstructed or unverified one.
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual’s legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Common questions about the Mendocino Complex
What caused the Mendocino Complex?
The cause is recorded as suspected (category: equipment use).
Is there litigation over the Mendocino Complex?
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
How large was the Mendocino Complex?
459,123 acres, 280 structures destroyed, 1 fatality, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics (Top 20 lists), CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. See Sources & Methodology.