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

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.

BISHOP, California (KOLO) - Update at 10:37 a.m.: Crews in Inyo County have been working on slowing the spread of the Silver Fire ahead of the 65 plus mile an hour winds expected later today.

Fire crews made strong progress battling the Silver fire in Inyo County on Monday, halting forward progress of the blaze, which continues to threaten some of the oldest trees in the world.

A rapidly growing vegetation fire ... Inyo and Mono counties on Sunday afternoon. According to Cal Fire San Bernardino Unit, the fire was first reported at 2:11 p.m. in the area of Highway 6 and ...

Silver Fire initially started 2:11 p.m. March 30 in Inyo County. After being active for five days, it has burned 1,611 acres. As of Friday evening, the fire crew managed to contain 98% of this ...

The Silver Fire has prompted evacuations for some in Inyo County. The fire was reported near Highway 6 near Silver Canyon Road, north of Bishop. According to Cal Fire, the fire is threatening ...