Incident Update Ranch Fire
- Date:
- 06/12/2025
- Time:
- 5:46 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
- 4,293
- Containment
- 50%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Fire crews continue to make steady progress on the Ranch Fire, now at 40% containment. Smoke remains visible in some interior areas of the burn. Ground crews are actively patrolling to pinpoint smokes and extinguish remaining heat with support from water-dropping helicopters.
Expect mostly sunny skies with widespread smoke throughout the day. Southwest winds will increase in the afternoon, with gusts potentially reaching 33 mph. Temperatures are forecasted to reach the mid-80s, and minimum humidity will drop to around 18%. These dry and breezy conditions could lead to increased fire activity in uncontained areas.
Crews remain focused on strengthening containment lines, mopping up hot spots, and addressing areas with suppression repair needs.
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