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Silver Fire in Inyo County triggers evacuations

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Updated  March 30, 2025 4:57pm PDT
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Silver Fire explodes near Bishop

The Silver Fire has prompted evacuations and road closures.

The Brief

    • The Silver Fire has prompted evacuations for some in Inyo County.
    • The fire was reported near Highway 6 near Silver Canyon Road, north of Bishop.
    • According to Cal Fire, the fire is threatening structures and power lines.

INYO COUNTY, Calif. - A wildfire burning in Inyo County prompted evacuations for some residents Sunday afternoon as it continues to threaten structures and power lines in the area.

What we know:

According to Cal Fire, evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones: ICU-017-B, ICU-019, ICU-057-B, ICU-065, ICU-087-B, ICU-087-E, MCU-E039.

The fire was reported around 2:11 p.m. near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road, north of Bishop.

The wildfire exploded in size and the latest data from Cal Fire indicates the fire is at 1,589 acres, with nearly 50% of the fire contained.

Multiple agencies are aiding in the firefight, including Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department, Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit, Inyo National Forest, and the Bureau of Land Management California.

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Source: Information for this story is from Cal Fire.

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