A forest fire in Inyo and Mono counties caused evacuations on Sunday night, as it extended rapidly amid strong winds and low humidity.
The vegetation fire was informed at 2:11 pm on Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road north of Bishop, according to the California Forestry and Fire Protection Department.
The fire jumped the road and threatened “multiple structures,” said Cal Fire BDU in an X to approximately 4 pm “aircraft, heavy equipment and additional engines requested.”
The fire had burned at least 1,000 acres from 7:50 pm, according to Cal Fire. More than 200 people were fighting the fire, which was with 0% containment on Sunday night. The fire moved at a “fast speed” to the east and the northeast, according to the National Meteorological Service in Las Vegas.
The strong winds and dry conditions hindered the air shooting. According to Cal Fire BDU, several fire extinction planes were based on the Bishop airport due to “extreme turbulence.”
The weather service reported wind bursts from 25 to 35 mph with moisture relative to approximately 10%. A high wind warning will enter into force from 8 am to 9 pm on Monday, and the National Meteorological Service predicts bursts up to 65 mph.
Compulsory evacuations were made for portions of the northern County County and Southeast, including laws in Inyo County, Chalfant in Mono County and the White Mountains Wilderness area. Approximately 30 miles of the US 6 highway. UU. They closed.
An evacuation center was established in the Benton Community Center, 58869 Highway 120 in Benton, according to the California road patrol.
