Incident Update Ranch Fire
- Date:
- 06/11/2025
- Time:
- 7:45 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Ranch Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-06-10
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Bowen Ranch Road and Coxey Truck Trail, South of Apple Valley
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- San Bernardino
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE San Bernardino-Inyo-Mono Unit, Apple Valley Fire Protection District, and the Bureau of Land Management
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 4,205
- Containment
- 25%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Overnight, favorable winds and increased humidity allowed fire crews to gain ground on the Ranch Fire, reaching 10% containment. Crews isolated hotspots and began mop-up operations, while additional resources arrived to relieve initial attack personnel. Air support continues, with more available as needed. The incident remains in Unified Command with CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit, Apple Valley Fire Protection District, Bureau of Land Management, and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Weather today will feature low humidity (around 15%) and increasing southerly winds, with gusts up to 32 mph this afternoon—conditions that may challenge containment efforts. Poor to moderate overnight recovery is expected, with similar weather continuing into Thursday. Crews will focus on strengthening containment lines, protecting structures, and continuing mop-up efforts throughout the day.
Residents near the fire area should remain prepared for potential evacuations. Keep phones charged and emergency kits ready. Avoid the area and do not fly drones, as they interfere with firefighting aircraft. The San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services has established a website dedicated to the Ranch Fire with important information and valuable resources: Ranch Fire – Preparedness Starts Here