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Silver Fire explodes near Bishop
The Silver Fire has prompted evacuations and road closures.
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.