CINDER COMPLEX Fire, California
This archive page covers the CINDER COMPLEX Fire in California, United States. Last known size: 2,062 acres (834 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2,062 acres (834 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,000 acres (405 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
37.0014, -118.2540
Current Situation
This archive page covers the CINDER COMPLEX Fire in California, United States. Last known size: 2,062 acres (834 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
The fire was last updated 4 days ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Big Pine (18.5 km N), Bishop (42.2 km N), West Bishop (43.8 km NW), Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek (45.1 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 188 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for CINDER COMPLEX Fire, California · 3 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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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 #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Big Pine at 11 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | CINDER COMPLEX |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CABDU-011375 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Inyo |
| Latitude | 37.00145 |
| Longitude | -118.25400 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 10:41 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2,062 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Big Pine (11 mi N), Bishop (26 mi N), West Bishop (27 mi NW), Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek (28 mi N), Lone Pine (29 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 7:19 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the CINDER COMPLEX Fire was approximately 2,062 acres (834 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The CINDER COMPLEX Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 37.0014, -118.2540. Nearby towns include Big Pine (18.5 km N), Bishop (42.2 km N), West Bishop (43.8 km NW), Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek (45.1 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 (11 mi N), Bishop (26 mi N), West Bishop (27 mi NW), Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek (28 mi N), Lone Pine (29 mi S).
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 4 days ago).