5-3 Fire
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36.9962, -118.2840
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Agency-reported size for 5-3 Fire · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
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Size reported at approximately 744 acres (301 ha)
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Big Pine
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Bishop
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West Bishop
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Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek
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Lone Pine
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Big Pine at 12 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | 5-3 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CABDU-011385 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Inyo |
| Latitude | 36.99617 |
| Longitude | -118.28401 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 5:45 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 744 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Big Pine (12 mi N), Bishop (26 mi N), West Bishop (27 mi N), Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek (28 mi N), Lone Pine (30 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 11:51 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The 5-3 Fire is currently reported at approximately 744 acres (301 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 5-3 Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 36.9962, -118.2840. Nearby towns include Big Pine (18.8 km N), Bishop (42 km N), West Bishop (43.3 km N), Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek (44.9 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-25.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Big Pine (12 mi N), Bishop (26 mi N), West Bishop (27 mi N), Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek (28 mi N), Lone Pine (30 mi SE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 37 minutes ago).