The fire is burning in heavy brush along Highway 395 and poses a direct threat to motorists traveling on the busy highway. Strong and erratic wind gusts continue to create challenging conditions for firefighters.

CAL FIRE San Bernardino–Inyo–Mono Unit is in unified command with the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol and the U.S. Forest Service, Inyo National Forest. Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect.

Road closures are in place throughout the affected area for public and firefighter safety. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, obey all closures and use alternate routes when possible. Residents and visitors should visit https://tr.ee/ReadyInyo for the most current:

Evacuation orders and warnings
Emergency shelter information
Animal evacuation locations
Road closures

The public is encouraged to continue monitoring https://tr.ee/IncidentPortal as conditions may change rapidly.

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July 20, 10:30 PM

From CAL FIRE:

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July 20, 10:22 PM

https://www.facebook.com/easternsierranow/videos/875367021924059

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July 20, 10:12 PM

From Watch Duty:

The fire is now 2,500 acres, per CAL FIRE.

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July 20, 10:05 PM

https://www.facebook.com/easternsierranow/videos/1485024566975741

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July 20, 9:00 PM

From Ready Inyo:

Big Pine Town Hall Evacuation Center closed due to lack of need.

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July 20, 8:38 PM

From CAL FIRE:

The Rock Fire is now 1,795 acres. Fire perimeter mapped by sensor aircraft.

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July 20, 8:19 PM

From WatchDuty:

Due to the Highway 395 shut down in both directions, additional evacuation centers were activated at Statham Hall, and at the Lone Pine High School Farm for large animals/livestock, per Ready Inyo.

2 night-flying copters are now responding, per radio traffic.

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July 20, 7:55 PM

From Caltrans:

7:55 pm: The full closure of U.S. 395 has been EXTENDED. The highway is now CLOSED from Lone Pine Narrow Gauge Road in Lone Pine to Aberdeen Station Road. There is no estimated time of reopening.

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July 20, 7:23 PM

From Watch Duty:

Evacuation Orders have been issued for Zones ICU-123-D, ICU-131-C, ICU-129, & ICU-137-D.

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for Zones ICU-131-B, ICU-141, & ICU-143.

Per the Genasys Evacuation Map.

These Zones are visible on the Watch Duty map or by visiting Genasys Protect.

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July 20, 7:20 PM

From Ready Inyo:

Additional Evacuation Warnings were issued for Zones 131-B, 143, and 141, located on the Fort Independence Indian Reservation area, both sides of Highway 395.

From CAL FIRE:

Evacuations have been updated for the Rock Fire. Acreage size has increased to 1,443 acres due to high wind gusts in the area. Threat to structures and critical infrastructure. Significant augmentation of air and ground resources.

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July 20, 7:18 PM

From Ready Inyo:

Additional Evacuation Orders were issued for Zones 123-D, 129, 131-C, and 137-D, north of Fort Independence Indian Reservation area, mostly on west side of Highway 395.

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July 20, 7:08 PM

From Watch Duty:

The fire has been mapped at 1442.5 acres by FIRIS OES Intel 24. Their perimeter is visible on the Watch Duty map under the Active Fire Perimeters map layer.

Note: Fire perimeters are preliminary and indicate general burn area but do not reflect structure protection efforts by firefighters. A structure within a fire perimeter may not be damaged or destroyed.

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July 20, 6:49 PM

From Watch Duty:

The fire is now 1200 acres, per CAL FIRE.

Highway 395 FULL CLOSURE between Aberdeen Station Road to 1.5 miles south near the Division Creek Rest Stop, per Ready Inyo.

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July 20, 6:35 PM

From Caltrans:

U.S. 395 is FULLY CLOSED in both direction from the Division Creek Safety Roadside Rest Area to Aberdeen Station Road due to wildfire. There is no estimated time of reopening.

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July 20, 6:34 PM

From Watch Duty:

The fire is now 400 acres, potential for 3000 acres. Incident Command requesting an additional 10 strike teams of engines (50 engines) immediate need, per CAL FIRE BDU on X.

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July 20, 6:16 PM

From Watch Duty:

Zone ICU-177 has been split into two zones, ICU-117-B & ICU-117-A.

Zones ICU-177-B & ICU-123-C have been upgraded to Evacuation Orders, per the Genasys Evacuation Map.

The fire is currently 200 acres with a moderate rate of spread. An additional two tankers have been requested for a total of six, per CAL FIRE BDU on X.

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July 20, 6:12 PM

From CAL FIRE:

Evacuations are in place for the Rock Fire. Acreage has increased to 200 acres.

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July 20, 6:12 PM

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1924155368268999

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July 20, 6:10 PM

From Ready Inyo:

Evacuation Warnings for Zones 117-B, 123-C were changed to mandatory Orders.

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July 20, 5:53 PM

From Watch Duty:

Livestock may be taken to the Tri-County Fairgrounds using the stalls and pens near the Tallman Building: 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA 93515, per Ready Inyo.

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July 20, 5:52 PM

From Caltrans:

Both southbound lanes of U.S. 395 are CLOSED between Aberdeen Station Road to 1.5 miles south near the Division Creek Safety Roadside Rest Area due to a wildfire. There is no estimated time of reopening. For current updates on road conditions, visit Caltrans Quickmap.

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July 20, 5:36 PM

July 20, 5:31 PM

From Watch Duty:

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4 additional airtankers have been requested, per CAL FIRE BDU on X.

Smoke from the fire is visible on the camera attached above.

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July 20, 5:29 PM

From Ready Inyo:

Evacuation Warnings were issued for Zones 117, 123-A, and 123-C by the Inyo County Sheriff’s Department.

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July 20, 5:23 PM

From Watch Duty:

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for Zones ICU-123-C, ICU-123-A, & ICU-117, per the Genasys Evacuation Map.

There is a closure of Highway 395 South, per CAL FIRE.

These Zones are visible on the Watch Duty map or by visiting Genasys Protect.

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July 20, 5:13 PM

From Watch Duty:

An Evacuation Order has been issued for Zone ICU-127, per the Genasys Evacuation Map.

The fire is now 100 acres, per CAL FIRE.

An Evacuation Center is open at Big Pine Town Hall 150 Dewey Street Big Pine, CA.

The Zone is visible on the Watch Duty Map or by visiting Genasys Protect.

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July 20, 5:10 PM:

From CAL FIRE:

Per IC, fire is approximately 100 acres. Moderate rate of spread (MROS) with threat to structures and powerlines. Closure of HWY 395 south.

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July 20, 5:09 PM

From Ready Inyo:

Evacuation Order officially issued for Zone 127 by the Inyo County Sheriff’s Department.

July 20, 5:04 PM

From CAL FIRE:

New incident in Inyo County – Rock Fire is 20 acres with critical rate of spread (ROS). Fire is spotting up to 5 miles ahead of itself.

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July 20, 5:04 PM

From Inyo County Sheriff’s Office:

A vegetation fire, known as the Rock Fire, is burning along U.S. Highway 395 southeast of Aberdeen. Please avoid the area.

EVACUATION ORDER is in place for
ICU Zone 127.

EVACUATION WARNINGS are in place for
ICU Zones 117, 123-A, and 123-C.

Evacuation Center:
Big Pine Town Hall
150 Dewey Street
Big Pine, CA 93513

Livestock:
Livestock may be taken to the Tri-County Fairgrounds using the stalls and pens near the Tallman Building.
475 Sierra Street
Bishop, CA 93515

ROAD CLOSURES:
Northbound Hwy 395 at Black Rock and Soundbound of Goodale Road

https://protect.genasys.com/location?search=true&z=14…

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July 20, 5:00 PM

From Watch Duty:

The fire is now 20 acres. Inyo Sheriff has been requested for immediate evacuations due to the rapid rate of spread. 5 closest engines have been requested, per CAL FIRE BDU on X.

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July 20, 4:52 PM

From Watch Duty:

10 acres, moderate rate of spread. Fire is spotting 5 miles ahead of itself, per CAL FIRE BDU on X.

Localized evacuations are being conducted, per radio traffic.

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July 20, 4:50 PM

From Watch Duty:

Resources are on scene of an unknown-size vegetation fire, per radio traffic.

From Ready Inyo:

Approximately 4:50 PM on July 20, 2026 a vegetation fire started in the Aberdeen area. By 4:52 the fire was estimated to be about 10 acres and moving at a moderate to rapid rate of spread.