An evacuation order has been issued for residents along Highway 6, north of Bishop, as the Silver Fire surged past 1,000 acres. The fire was first reported on March 30, and by Monday morning, it had burned 1,250 acres. A high-wind warning is in effect, forecasting gusts up to 65 mph. This region has experienced significant early-season wildfires in the past, indicating a potentially dangerous trend as wildfires may have a shorter seasonal window in future years.
An evacuation order was issued for residents along Highway 6, north of Bishop, as the Silver Fire exceeded 1,000 acres. Evacuation orders were issued before 4 p.m. as the fire reached 1,250 acres by Monday morning.
The wildfire, reported near the highway bridge over the Owens River, has prompted multiple agencies to respond, indicating an increasing complexity to the fire management this early in the season.
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