The blaze, which is being called the Silver Fire, was reported at around 2:10 p.m. on Sunday near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road, just north of Bishop.

A vegetation fire erupted near Bishop, prompting Cal Fire to issue an evacuation order and warnings in Inyo County.

The Silver fire in Inyo County was 47% contained Monday evening. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, home of the world's oldest trees, is threatened by the blaze, authorities say.