ROCK Fire, California
The ROCK Fire is an active wildfire burning in California, United States. It has burned approximately 12,008 acres (4,859 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 71%
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Containment reported at 62%
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Containment reported at 52%
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Containment reported at 40%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 30%
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 11,974 acres (4,846 ha)
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Containment reported at 20%
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Size reported at approximately 11,645 acres (4,713 ha)
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Containment reported at 15%
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Size reported at approximately 11,141 acres (4,509 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 4,088 acres (1,654 ha)
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Status: Active
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Containment reported at 5%
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Size reported at approximately 2,500 acres (1,012 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 1,795 acres (726 ha)
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Status: Extreme
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Size reported at approximately 1,400 acres (567 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
36.9168, -118.2412
Current Situation
The ROCK Fire is an active wildfire burning in California, United States. It has burned approximately 12,008 acres (4,859 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 16 minutes ago.
Nearby communities include Big Pine (27.9 km N), Lone Pine (37.9 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 216 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for ROCK Fire, California · 18 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
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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Lone Pine
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 9 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | ROCK |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CABDU-011136 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Independence, Inyo |
| Latitude | 36.91682 |
| Longitude | -118.24120 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 12,008 ac |
| Containment % | 71% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 426 |
| Estimated cost | $14,673,127 |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Big Pine (17 mi N), Lone Pine (24 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 20, 2026, 4:33 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The ROCK Fire is currently reported at approximately 12,008 acres (4,859 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The ROCK Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 36.9168, -118.2412. Nearby towns include Big Pine (27.9 km N), Lone Pine (37.9 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 71% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-20.
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 (17 mi N), Lone Pine (24 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 16 minutes ago).