Mendocino residents are invited to a free wildfire and insurance forum and fair on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps facility in Willits. The event will feature wildfire scientist Yana Valachovic, who will explain home ignition and prevention, and United Policyholders, a consumer advocacy group, which will discuss California’s changing wildfire insurance landscape. After presentations, a community fair will offer booths from various organizations, free pizza, family activities, and door prizes. The forum is open to all Mendocino County residents.