Incident Update Black Rock Fire

Date:
10/13/2025
Time:
5:08 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Black Rock Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-10-12
Incident Status
Active
Location
Black Rock Canyon Campground south of Yucca Valley
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Bernardino
Administration Unit
Joshua Tree National Park
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
72
Containment
80%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Acreage increased due to additional ground mapping. Crews remain engaged in interior mop up operations and the improvement of containment lines today.

Black Rock Campground was evacuated and is closed to the public.