Santa Rosa Island Fire map & updates
The Santa Rosa Island Fire burned in Santa Barbara County, CA (33 Miles SW from Santa Barbara, CA). Final reported size 18,379 acres, 100% contained.
Santa Rosa Island Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-05-22). 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 Santa Rosa Island Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Santa Barbara, CA | 41 mi |
| Lompoc, CA | 54 mi |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA | 55 mi |
| Oxnard, CA | 56 mi |
| Ojai, CA | 61 mi |
| Camarillo, CA | 63 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: NPS.
Timeline
- Discovered — May 15, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — May 22, 2026
- Record last updated — June 4, 2026
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Questions
Where is the Santa Rosa Island Fire?
In Santa Barbara County, CA, 33 Miles SW from Santa Barbara, CA. The nearest city in our list is Santa Barbara, CA, about 41 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Santa Rosa Island Fire?
18,379 acres (about 29 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Santa Rosa Island Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Santa Rosa Island Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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