US Forest  Service  Cinder Complex and Rock Fire Update 6:55 PM

Location: Tinnemaha Road and Taboose Creek Road, North of Aberdeen,

Percent contained: 32% | Size: 2,784

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 | Percent contained: 52%

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

Percent contained: 52%

Cause: Under Investigation by CAL FIRE Law Enforcement

Start date: July 20, 2026

 

CURRENT SITUATION:

There was minimal fire activity across the Rock Fire area Sunday. For both the Rock Fire and Cinder Complex, there could still be potential for growth under the right weather conditions. Firefighters continue mopping up hot spots and patrolling for smoke. Fire suppression repair is underway.

 

WEATHER:

Drier air is settling in today and will persist through Monday, bringing a noticeable drop in humidity alongside a light breeze out of the south, with gusts capping out around 15 mph. No thunderstorm activity is forecasted through the start of the workweek.

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