US EditionSilver Fire in central California spreads to 1,250 acres, forces evacuations
- The Silver Fire, an out-of-control wildfire, erupted along Route 6 in Inyo County, about 5 miles northeast of Bishop, California, on Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025.
- Fueled by strong winds gusting up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport, the fire rapidly spread through dry brush in a remote area of eastern California.
- The Silver Fire has spread to at least 1,250 acres, threatening multiple structures, critical infrastructure, power lines, land belonging to the Bishop Paiute Tribe, habitats for endangered species, watersheds, and cultural resources.
- Evacuations were ordered for about 800 homes in the tiny communities near Laws, Chalfant, and White Mountain Estates in Inyo and Mono Counties, with an evacuation center set up at the Bishop Senior Center.
- By Monday evening, the fire was 47% contained, but containment operations are complicated by strong and erratic winds, with a high wind warning in effect through Monday evening and some firefighting aircraft grounded, and the cause remains under investigation amidst drought conditions in Inyo County.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Evacuations ordered as winds pose challenges for firefighters battling blaze near Bishop
The Silver Fire burning in a field Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Cal Fire San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit) Strong winds on Monday drove a wildfire through a remote area of eastern California, prompting evacuations for hundreds of homes. The Silver Fire erupted Sunday afternoon along Route 6 in Inyo County, about 5 miles northeast of Bishop in the Owens Valley. By Monday evening, it had churned through nearly 2.5 square miles of grass and brush, accor…
Large Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Central California
Fire crews quickly stopped the progress on March 31 of a wildfire burning on farmland in Central California that quickly grew to 1,250 acres near the Nevada border. “We’ve got everything settled down,” White Mountain Fire Chief Dave Doonan told The Epoch Times on Monday morning. Firefighters from the rural community in Inyo County used a lot of equipment right away to knock out the growing blaze that started at about 2 p.m. on Sunday, even thoug…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
