US Forest  #CinderComplex & #RockFire Morning Update – July 26, 2026

Cinder Complex
2,722 acres, 25% contained – start date July 24, 2026

Location: Tinnemaha Road and Taboose Creek Road, North of Aberdeen, Inyo County, CA

Rock Fire
12,008 acres, 45% contained – start date July 20, 2026

Location: Black Rock Springs Road and Highway 395, Poverty Hills, Inyo County, CA

CURRENT SITUATION:
Neither the Rock Fire nor the Cinder Complex grew overnight. There was very little smoke visible across the Rock Fire area, though there were hot spots in Armstrong Canyon on the northwest side. Over on the Cinder Complex, heat remained along the outer perimeter of the fire. Engines and crews worked through the night patrolling the perimeter and cooling down hot spots.

Today, firefighters are focused on building and strengthening containment lines around the fires while continuing mop-up operations.

WEATHER:
Expect southerly winds today through Monday with gusts reaching up to 15 mph, alongside dropping humidity levels. No thunderstorm activity is expected through Monday.

EVACUATION, SHELTER, AND CLOSURE INFORMATION:
Visit Ready Inyo https://ready.inyocounty.us/pages/rock-cinder for the most current and up to date Road Closures, Shelter Locations and Evacuation information.