Rock Fire map & updates
The Rock Fire burned in Inyo County, CA (10 Miles N from Independence, CA). Final reported size 12,008 acres, 100% contained.
Rock Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-07-28). 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 Rock Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 71 mi |
| Porterville, CA | 73 mi |
| Tulare, CA | 79 mi |
| Clovis, CA | 81 mi |
| Fresno, CA | 85 mi |
| Hanford, CA | 88 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: CAL FIRE.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 20, 2026
- Contained — August 12, 2026
- Controlled — August 16, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — July 28, 2026
- Record last updated — August 16, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinder Fire | 2,062 | 2026 | 6 mi |
| 5-4 Fire | 1,318 | 2026 | 7 mi |
| Moraine Fire | 1,316 | 2020 | 22 mi |
| Taboose Fire | 10,265 | 2019 | 10 mi |
| Moffat Fire | 1,265 | 2018 | 17 mi |
| Georges Fire | 2,941 | 2018 | 19 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 Rock Fire?
In Inyo County, CA, 10 Miles N from Independence, CA. The nearest city in our list is Visalia, CA, about 71 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Rock Fire?
12,008 acres (about 19 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Rock Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Rock Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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