Incident Update Blackrock Fire

Date:
10/12/2025
Time:
1:55 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Blackrock Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-10-12
Incident Status
Active
Location
Black Rock Canyon Campgroung south of Yucca Valley
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Bernardino
Administration Unit
Joshua Tree National Park
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
66
Containment
25%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Forwards rate of spread has been stopped. Crews will continue to increase containment in the difficult terrain. 

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