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Picnic Fire near Mono Lake

Published Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Picnic Fire, near Mono Lake on Picnic Ground Road (BLM jurisdiction), is holding at 2 acres today. Numerous crews and helicopters responded with aggressive suppression to this new start yesterday near the community of Lee Vining. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Indian Fire update

Published Friday, August 11, 2017

The fire continues to slowly grow to the north. Fire behavior includes creeping, smoldering, and backing between dead and down trees with moderate uphill runs when slope and fuels align and short-range spotting on the northern flank. The fire remains west of Red Rock Creek.

Sierra fire season continues

Published Thursday, August 10, 2017

Fire officials are battling a number of fires in the Sierra while many local communities cope with smoke blowing over the mountains.

Lightning-started fire burns near June

Published Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Fire crews are responding to the Grant Fire, located west of Highway 158 between Silver and Grant Lakes on the June Lake Loop. It is approximately 100 acres. It appears to be a lightning-caused fire that started yesterday evening.

VIDEO: Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director

Published Monday, July 31, 2017

Anthony Scaramucci out as White House communications director

VIDEO: The Emoji Movie (official trailer)

Published Friday, July 28, 2017

Take a look at the trailer for the Emoji Movie

Busy week for Sierra SAR

Published Saturday, July 22, 2017

The weekend of July 15th and July 16th Inyo County Search and Rescue team participated in three successful high-altitude rescue missions.

Reds Meadow Road opening July 21

Published Thursday, July 20, 2017

The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Valley Road will open on Friday, July 21 at 8 a.m.

This road received storm damage after the substantial snowpack from this winter and the subsequent melt-off and flooding.

VIDEO: Senator McCain diagnosed with brain cancer, his office says

Published Thursday, July 20, 2017

U.S. Senator John McCain has a brain tumor and is reviewing treatment options that may include a combination of chemotherapy and radiation, his office says.

Reds Meadow Closed

Published Monday, July 17, 2017

Forest Engineers completed an assessment of storm damage on Reds Meadow Road last week and are currently working on repairs. The road will remain closed as repairs are made.