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.
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A vegetation fire erupted in central California, spread to 1,250 acres and prompted evacuations in several counties.
A vegetation fire in California rapidly spread beyond 1,500 acres on Monday. Firefighters stopped its spread as of Monday evening, according to Cal Fire.
Bishop, CA — CAL Fire reports that the forward spread of a vegetation fire near Bishop has been stopped at 1,589 acres. It ignited on Sunday afternoon about five miles northeast of Bishop, along Highway 6 in Inyo County, near the Nevada border. About 800 homes still remain evacuated. The fire is considered 47% contained, according to CAL Fire.
A vegetation fire was threatening structures in Inyo and Mono counties on Sunday evening, spurring mandatory evacuations in a portion of Mono County.
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BISHOP, California (KOLO) - A large wind-driven fire in Inyo County is prompting evacuations. The Silver Fire started around 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30th near highway 6 and Silver Canyon Rd., just north of Bishop, CA.