Sierra Wave Media

Eastern Sierra News for February 06, 2026

 

 

 

 

Sunday update on fires

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...

Smoke Outlook for Ferguson Fire 7/18 – 7/19

We received this air quality report on the Ferguson Fire from Deb Schweizer, public affairs officer Inyo National Forest. Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, and Devils Postpile are included in the report. [pdf-embedder...

Whitney Portal area evacuation lifted

USFS news release Georges Fire Evening Update Lone Pine, CA, July 11, 2018 – The Georges Fire (lightning-caused) is currently at 2,883 acres and is 42% contained. The fire is in Unified Command with SoCal Team 3, a Type 2 incident management team (assigned to...