Update: (USFS press release)
June Fire Grows to 35 Acres
The June Fire, which started at the base of June Mountain, is estimated to be 35 acres. Fire behavior includes torching, spotting, and active runs.
Structures are threatened. Evacuations are mandatory east of June Mountain and south of Hwy 158. Highway 158 is closed at the south junction with Highway 395 and remains closed north to Rainbow Lane.
Structure protection resources are on scene and more are en route. Southern California Edison has powered down power lines at the request of firefighters for firefighter safety.
Numerous resources from California Office of Emergency Services, Cal Fire, Mono County, Inyo County, local fire departments are assisting.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Update: The USFS is ordering numerous pieces of equipment. Local fire departments are sending mutual aid. Reports indicate some type of equipment may have started the fire on June Mountain.
Update: The Mono Sheriff reported that there are mandatory evacuations east of the mountain and south of 158. The June Lake Community Center is open as an emergency shelter.
New Fire On June Mountain (USFS press release)
A new fire has been discovered on June Mountain. The June Fire is estimated to be five acres and showing torching and running behavior.
The fire is on the June Mountain Ski Resort and structures are threatened. The Reversed Creek Campground is being evacuated.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Was staying at the Heidelberg Inn in June Lake, fire was coming straight toward the town. They evacuated us immediately. This looked like a fire that was gonna burn awhile, it spread fast.
We’ve been monitoring the June Fire on our scanner since about the time it was discovered around 4:00 this afternoon (9/16). My husband (retired INF who fought on 108 wildfires in his career) has been posting updates all evening on the website link here: http://hotlist.wildlandfire.com/threads/43112-CA-INF-June . On Page 2 he… Read more »
Thank you for the updates. Very much appreciated. Be safe out there, first responders!
Whoa!