The Redwood Valley Fire (2017) was a California wildfire in Mendocino County, with 36,523 acres, 544 structures destroyed, 9 deaths on the public record. Its cause is recorded as confirmed. Resolved / settled. Status as of June 15, 2026, per PG&E Fire Victim Trust.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Mendocino |
| Acreage | 36,523 |
| Structures destroyed | 544 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 9 |
| Cause status | confirmed |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Litigation status
Resolved / settled. Status as of June 15, 2026, per PG&E Fire Victim Trust.
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 Redwood Valley Fire
What caused the Redwood Valley Fire?
The cause is recorded as confirmed (category: powerline).
Is there litigation over the Redwood Valley Fire?
Resolved / settled. Status as of June 15, 2026, per PG&E Fire Victim Trust.
What areas did the Redwood Valley Fire affect?
The Redwood Valley Fire (Mendocino County) affected communities including Redwood Valley, Potter Valley.
How large was the Redwood Valley Fire?
36,523 acres, 544 structures destroyed, 9 fatalities, 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.