Breaking: Rock Fire reported in Tulare County on May 23

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First discovered: 8:11 p.m. May 23

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rock

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:11 p.m. in in Tulare County, California.

Rock Fire has burned 0.5 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM.