Fast-moving Feliz Fire wildfire explodes in Northern California as urgent evacuation orders issued
A fast-moving wildfire, known as the Feliz Fire, has exploded in Northern California, forcing evacuations and shutting down part of Highway 101. The fire broke out near Feliz Creek Road in the Hopland area of Mendocino County and has grown to over 500 acres in less than three hours. The cause of the fire remains under investigation as firefighters continue to battle the blaze, with evacuation centers and animal shelters established for those affected.
- ▪The Feliz Fire broke out near Feliz Creek Road in the Hopland area of Mendocino County, southeast of Ukiah, around 3:40 p.m.
- ▪The fire has grown to over 500 acres in less than three hours, forcing evacuations and shutting down part of Highway 101.
- ▪Firefighters have reached 5% containment, with three night-flying helicopters and a night-flying helicopter supervisor continuing to battle the blaze after sunset.
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Metro breaking Fast-moving Feliz Fire wildfire explodes in Northern California as urgent evacuation orders issued By Pierce Sharpe Published Aug. 1, 2026, 10:25 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A fast-moving Northern California wildfire exploded from just 40 acres to more than 500 in less than three hours Saturday, forcing evacuations and shutting down part of Highway 101.
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