A wildfire, dubbed the Silver Fire, erupted in eastern California on March 30, 2025, burning approximately 1,250 acres and leaving it entirely uncontained as of March 31. The fire's rapid advance, intensified by 65 mph wind gusts, has prompted evacuation orders for communities such as Laws and Chalfant. Local authorities closed multiple roads, including Highway 6, and set up shelters for evacuees. Firefighting efforts were severely impacted due to the extreme weather, hampering the response team’s ability to manage the blaze effectively and protect nearby structures and critical habitats.
Evacuation orders were issued for several communities including Laws in Inyo County and Chalfant in Mono County due to the rapidly spreading Silver Fire.
Wind gusts reaching 65 mph grounded firefighting aircraft, complicating suppression efforts as conditions worsened overnight in steep terrain.
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