by News Staff | Aug 18, 2017 | Fire, General Misc. Stories
The fire continues to produce very minimal smoke as crews continue to mop-up hot spots. Pumps and hoselays are in place to continue securing handlines and protect nearby cabins in Long Canyon and Ninemile Creeks if needed. Mop-up operations continue on the...
by News Staff | Aug 17, 2017 | Fire
The Indian Fire continues burning in the Golden Trout Wilderness north of the Jordon Hot Springs at 8,400 feet. So far, this fire has consumed 2,267 acres. At the time of today’s press release, is 20% contained. Thanks to the hard work of 10 crews, 6...
by News Staff | Aug 13, 2017 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
The Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District issued a Level 2 Smoke Alert for Olancha and a Level 1 Smoke Alert for Lone Pine and Keeler. http://www.gbuapcd.org/ Here’s the link for the smoke forecast for today:...
by News Staff | Aug 10, 2017 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Indian Fire Update Fire Facts: Size: 613 acres Cause: Appears to be lightning Containment: 0% Crews: 2 Fuel Type: Whitethorn/Jeffrey pine Aircraft: 3 helicopters Location: Golden Trout Wilderness north of the Jordon Hot Springs at 8,400 ft. Personnel: 52...
by News Staff | Sep 13, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Officials from the Inyo National Forest and Bishop Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management announced that Eastern Sierra fire restrictions put into place June 20 will be rescinded beginning today. Recent seasonal changes in the fuel moisture, combined with...