Cooley Fire map & updates
The Cooley Fire is burning in Mendocino County, CA (4 Miles S from Yorkville, CA). Latest size 1,365 acres, 45% contained.
Cooley Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-10-20). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Cooley Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Clearlake, CA | 32 mi |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 37 mi |
| Rohnert Park, CA | 42 mi |
| Petaluma, CA | 50 mi |
| Novato, CA | 60 mi |
| Napa, CA | 61 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: CAL FIRE.
Timeline
- Discovered — October 17, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — October 20, 2026
- Record last updated — October 20, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Cooley Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Fire | 1,207 | 2024 | 12 mi |
| Wallbridge Fire | 55,209 | 2020 | 12 mi |
| Lnu Lightning Complex | 363,220 | 2020 | 18 mi |
| Kincade Fire | 77,758 | 2019 | 23 mi |
| River Fire | 48,920 | 2018 | 17 mi |
| Pocket Fire | 1,800 | 2017 | 16 mi |
| Sawmill Fire | 1,547 | 2016 | 20 mi |
| Valley Fire | 76,067 | 2015 | 23 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other California fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Cooley Fire?
In Mendocino County, CA, 4 Miles S from Yorkville, CA. The nearest city in our list is Clearlake, CA, about 32 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Cooley Fire?
1,365 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Cooley Fire contained?
It was reported 45% contained.
What caused the Cooley Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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