RATTLESNAKE Fire, California
This archive page covers the RATTLESNAKE Fire in California, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
38.8555, -121.1010
Current Situation
This archive page covers the RATTLESNAKE Fire in California, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 7 days ago by agency reporting systems. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 18°C and south winds of approximately 4 km/h.
Settlements in the area include Newcastle (3.5 km NW), North Auburn (8.6 km N), Cool (8.3 km NE), Loomis (8.8 km SW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 159 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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Newcastle
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North Auburn
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Cool
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Loomis
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Granite Bay
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Rocklin
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Newcastle at 2.2 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 7 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | RATTLESNAKE |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CANEU-022047 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 38.85555 |
| Longitude | -121.10095 |
| Last Updated | Jul 21, 2026, 5:55 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Newcastle (2.2 mi NW), North Auburn (5.3 mi N), Cool (5.2 mi NE), Loomis (5.5 mi SW), Granite Bay (7.2 mi SW), Rocklin (8.5 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 4:07 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 RATTLESNAKE Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The RATTLESNAKE Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 38.8555, -121.1010. Nearby towns include Newcastle (3.5 km NW), North Auburn (8.6 km N), Cool (8.3 km NE), Loomis (8.8 km SW).
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 2026-07-21.
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 Newcastle (2.2 mi NW), North Auburn (5.3 mi N), Cool (5.2 mi NE), Loomis (5.5 mi SW), Granite Bay (7.2 mi SW), Rocklin (8.5 mi SW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 65°F, 54% humidity, 2 mph from the s.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 7 days ago).