Breaking: Gerkin Fire reported in Inyo County on March 11

Published Mar 12, 2026 #Gerkin fire

First discovered: 4:32 p.m. March 11

Initial location: Inyo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gerkin

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:32 p.m. at in Inyo County, California.

Gerkin Fire has been burning on city land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center