Some information – Living with smoke pollution

by News Staff | Aug 2, 2018 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities

From Mono County Health Department Living With Smoke First the Lion Fire, now Ferguson and others–wildfires are burning all over the West again and smoke pollution is becoming part of our lives. The purpose of this communication is to share information on smoke...

Thursday update on fires, smoke and roads

by News Staff | Aug 2, 2018 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement

News releases Lions Fire Update The Lions Fire is estimated to be 6,530 acres and 60% contained, showing 1,074 acres of growth yesterday. Fire activity remains on the western flank, where the fire moved into heavier fuels and has spread upslope along the Cargyle Creek...

Owens, Hot Creek Fires at 80 percent containment; Lions Fire grows

by News Staff | Aug 1, 2018 | Fire, General Misc. Stories

USFS news release Owens, Hot Creek Fire Update The Owens Fire is estimated to be 312 acres and 80% contained. It is located along the Owens River Road, which is east of Hwy. 395 in the June Lake area. Last night crews made excellent progress getting initial...

Two fires – Owens Fire and Hot Creek Fire – burning in Mono County

by News Staff | Jul 31, 2018 | Fire, General Misc. Stories

USFS news release Two new fires east of Highway 395 Crews are responding to two new fires on or near the Inyo National Forest. Both are east of Hwy. 395. The Owens Fire is estimated to be 500 acres. It is burning along the Owens River Road, which is east of the June...

Community meeting in Mammoth for Lions Fire

by News Staff | Jul 30, 2018 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities

News releases Community Meeting Planned for the Lions Fire Smoke Advisory Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District Lions Fire and other wildfires including the Ferguson Fire Stage 2 Health Advisory Affected Area: Mammoth Lakes Smoke Sources: Lions Fire and...

Sunday update on fires

by News Staff | Jul 29, 2018 | Fire, General Misc. Stories

Lions Fire Update (News release) The Lions Fire saw 10 acres of growth yesterday and is estimated to be 4,277 acres and 92% contained. The fire is burning in the Cargyle Creek area, south of Corral Meadow, on the Sierra National Forest. The fire is burning in an area...