Overview
- The Feliz Fire, which ignited Saturday near Feliz Creek Road in Hopland, grew quickly to about 841 acres by late Saturday night and was reported 5% contained.
- Mendocino County issued multiple mandatory evacuation orders and warnings covering vineyard areas, parts of downtown Hopland and nearby rural roads, and temporary shelters opened in Ukiah for displaced people and animals.
- Cal FIRE and local fire agencies deployed engines, hand crews, bulldozers, three night‑flying helicopters, multiple air tankers and additional ground resources to protect homes, wineries and power lines.
- U.S. Highway 101 was closed for several hours between Burke Hill Road and State Route 175 then reopened with one lane in each direction under intermittent traffic control, and Sonoma County issued a smoke advisory for vulnerable residents.
- There are no confirmed structural losses or civilian injuries so far, the fire’s cause remains under Cal FIRE investigation, and officials say containment progress and regional air quality are the main things to watch next.