Firefighters have reached 80% containment on the Ledson Fire, a 16.5-acre wildfire that ignited near Santa Rosa on Monday, July 13, 2026, marking significant progress against the blaze. Mop-up operations continue in challenging terrain.

The Ledson Fire, which spread through oak woodland and brush east of Santa Rosa, prompted evacuations earlier in the week but is now largely under control, thanks to concerted efforts by CAL FIRE and auxiliary crews. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges posed by lingering debris from past major wildfires in the region.

CAL FIRE confirmed Wednesday, July 15, 2026, that the Ledson Fire, burning near North Pythian Road in Kenwood, reached 80% containment. The blaze, which scorched 16.5 acres, saw its forward progress stopped shortly after igniting on Monday afternoon.

The fire started around 1:01 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026. Initially, it was 10% contained by 4:06 p.m. the same day, quickly increasing to 35% by 8 p.m. on Monday evening. By the morning of Tuesday, July 14, 2026, containment had risen to 45%, reaching 65% by late Tuesday afternoon. Public Information Officer Jason Clay of CAL FIRE confirmed the updated 80% containment figure on Wednesday, July 15, underscoring the substantial headway made by fire crews.

An evacuation order for Zone SON-3H3, affecting approximately 330 residents, was issued at 2:16 p.m. on Monday, July 13. This order, for areas near South Timberland Drive, east of Los Alamos Road, and west of the Napa County line, was later downgraded to a warning and fully lifted by 8 p.m. that same evening, according to reports from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Mop-up operations are currently underway, with firefighters facing difficult conditions due to heavy concentrations of dead and downed trees. These remnants are largely a legacy of previous wildfires, including the 2017 Nuns Fire and the 2020 Glass Fire, making the terrain particularly challenging for ground crews.