Cinder Fire map & updates
The Cinder Fire is burning in Inyo County, CA. Latest size 2,062 acres.
Cinder Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-07-26). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Cinder Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 74 mi |
| Porterville, CA | 77 mi |
| Clovis, CA | 81 mi |
| Tulare, CA | 82 mi |
| Fresno, CA | 86 mi |
| Hanford, CA | 90 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: CAL FIRE.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 25, 2026
- Contained — July 25, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — July 26, 2026
- Record last updated — August 14, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Cinder Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-4 Fire | 1,318 | 2026 | 1 mi |
| Rock Fire | 12,008 | 2026 | 6 mi |
| Taboose Fire | 10,265 | 2019 | 6 mi |
| Moffat Fire | 1,265 | 2018 | 23 mi |
| Georges Fire | 2,941 | 2018 | 25 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other California fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Cinder Fire?
In Inyo County, CA. The nearest city in our list is Visalia, CA, about 74 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Cinder Fire?
2,062 acres (about 3 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Cinder Fire contained?
Containment has not been reported yet.
What caused the Cinder Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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