A wildfire in Inyo and Mono counties escalated rapidly on Sunday afternoon, prompting mandatory evacuations as it threatened multiple structures. The fire, reported at 2:11 p.m. near Highway 6, quickly spread to over 1,000 acres by evening. Strong winds, gusting at 25 to 35 mph, combined with low humidity hampered firefighting efforts, leading to several aircraft being grounded. Evacuations were enforced in parts of northern Inyo and southeastern Mono counties, with an evacuation center set up at the Benton Community Center and Highway 6 closed due to the blaze.
The rapid wildfire in Inyo and Mono counties has prompted mandatory evacuations due to strong winds and dry conditions, severely affecting firefighting efforts.
The fire, reported just after 2 PM, quickly spread, threatening structures and forcing evacuations as it moved at a rapid pace amid challenging weather.
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