Growing wildfire in eastern California prompts evacuations, Cal Fire says

Silver fire in California prompts evacuations - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

A wildfire in eastern California that ignited Sunday has spread to 1,250 acres and has prompted evacuations, state fire officials said.

Violent winds on Monday fueled a forest fire in an isolated area of eastern California, causing hundreds of homes to be evacuated.

Fast-moving California wildfire burns 1,200 acres and prompts evacuations

The Silver Fire comes as the National Weather Service has forecasted southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 65 mph on Monday for the region.

In California’s Bone-Dry Eastern Sierra, a Spring Wildfire Burns Rapidly

The Silver Fire, which sparked Sunday afternoon near Bishop, has forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes and threatens important natural habitats.

Silver fire in Inyo and Mono counties scorches 1,250 acres and is still 0% contained

The Silver fire in Inyo and Mono counties continued to burn Monday morning, scorching 1,250 acres and spurring evacuations.

Evacuations ordered as winds pose challenges for firefighters battling California blaze

The Silver Fire erupted Sunday afternoon along Route 6 in Inyo County, about 5 miles northeast of Bishop in the Owens Valley.