Update: Pepper Fire burns 1.5 acres in Mendocino County

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Updated: 2:15 p.m. April 30

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 1:44 p.m. April 30

Initial location: Mendocino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pepper

Pepper Fire initially started today at 1:44 p.m. at in Mendocino County, California.

After being active for less than an hour, it has burned 1.5 acres of private land, an increase of one acre since the last update. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 30, 2026 at 2:17 PM.