The Silver Fire, which ignited on March 30 in Inyo County, California, has burned 1,589 acres with firefighters containing 47% of the blaze. Currently, evacuation orders and warnings are in place due to a threat to numerous structures and critical resources. Incident command, coordinated among various local agencies including Cal Fire, is working diligently to strengthen containment lines and monitor for hotspots amid expected inclement weather. Evacuation shelters have been established for residents affected by the fire, ensuring community safety as investigations into the cause continue.
The Silver Fire has burned 1,589 acres in Inyo County with crews containing 47% as ongoing investigations into its cause continue.
Evacuation orders remain in place to protect life, and incident command is vigilant about the potential impacts of upcoming inclement weather.
Cal Fire, alongside local agencies, has been working to prevent the Silver Fire's spread, focusing on structure protection and monitoring for hotspots.
Residents have been provided with evacuation shelters, including the Bishop Senior Center, due to immediate threats posed by the wildfire.
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