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.

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Monday, with gusts up to 65 mph forecast for parts of central California that could cause further fire spread.

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.

A vegetation fire was threatening structures in Inyo and Mono counties on Sunday evening, spurring mandatory evacuations in a portion of Mono County.

According to Cal Fire, the Silver Fire started just after 2 p.m. Sunday near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road, northeast of Bishop. Cal Fire’s San Bernardino Unit, which is leading the response, said ...

The Silver Fire broke out Sunday near Bishop, California, in Inyo County and has burned ‎1,589 acres. It was 50% contained as of Tuesday morning. Forward spread of the flames was successfully halted ...

according to Cal Fire. Authorities have set up an evacuation center at a senior center in Bishop, California. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, a popular tourist destination and home to the ...

A vegetation fire erupted in central California, spread to 1,250 acres and prompted evacuations in several counties.

INYO COUNTY, Calif. - A wildfire burning in Inyo County prompted evacuations for some residents Sunday afternoon as it continues to threaten structures and powerelines in the area. According to Cal ...

Silver Fire initially started 2:11 p.m. March 30 in Inyo County. After being active for 28 hours, it has burned 1,589 acres. As of Monday evening, the fire crew managed to contain 47% of this wildfire ...

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