News Release

Eureka Fire Update for June 2, 2025

Date: June 2, 2025
Contact: Megan Rockwell, 442-214-4581

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.– The Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree National Park is maintaining at 214 acres and 75% containment as of 6:00pm. 

Crews will continue suppression work this week. Equipment assigned to the fire tomorrow, June 3rd, includes 4 engines and 1 hand crew. All other resources have been released. 

The weather tonight will be clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

The cause of the Eureka Fire is currently unknown and under investigation.

There are temporary closures within the affected areas of the park while fire containment remains active. The closures will last until June 5th, 2025:

• Lower Covington Flats Road and La Contenta within the Park boundary.
• Backcountry camping in the zones covering Black Rock, Covington, Quail Wash, and Juniper.
• California Riding and Hiking Trail starting in Black Rock
• Creosote/Bigfoot Trail starting off Park Blvd in the park. 

Safety of our firefighters and the public remains our number one priority. To learn more about fire safety in the desert visit https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/nature/fireregime.htm