US FOREST Updates for the #RockFire and #CinderComplex are planned to be produced once a day, in the evening.

 

Cinder Complex

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

Size: 2,784 acres Percent contained: 39%

Unified Command: CAL FIRE, USFS, BLM and Inyo Sheriff

Cause: Lightning Start date: July 24, 2026

 

Rock Fire

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

Size: 12,008 acres Percent contained: 62%

Unified Command: CAL FIRE, USFS, BLM and Inyo Sheriff

Cause: Under Investigation by CAL FIRE Law Enforcement

Start date: July 20, 2026

 

CURRENT SITUATION:

There continued to be minimal fire activity across both the Rock Fire and Cinder Complex Monday. However, unconsumed fuels in the interior of both fires continue to smolder. Firefighters continue mopping up hot spots and patrolling for smoke. Fire suppression repair is underway.

 

WEATHER:

Drier air remains across the region today, with RH dipping to around 10% and temperatures soaring into triple digits. No thunderstorm activity is forecasted through this week. This weather pattern is expected to last for several days.

 

EVACUATION, SHELTER, AND CLOSURE INFORMATION: Visit Ready Inyo https://tr.ee/ReadyInyo for the most current and up to date Road Closures, Shelter Locations and Evacuation information.

Photo – Smoke activity and fire behavior has greatly decreased on the Rock Fire.

Source US Forest Inyo