by News Staff | Jul 9, 2018 | Fire
Georges Fire Update -Monday night The Georges Fire has grown to an estimated 2,500 acres and is 10% contained. The Inyo National Forest, CALFIRE (who also manages fire response for Bishop BLM Field Office lands as well as private lands), and Inyo County Sheriff are in...
by News Staff | Jul 3, 2018 | Fire
USFS news release Lions Fire Update 7-5-18 The Lions Fire showed no growth yesterday, and continues to be 4,000 acres and 60% contained. Crews remaining on the fire are reinforcing and securing the fireline, in order to ensure that it will hold as conditions become...
by News Staff | Jul 2, 2018 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
New release The Bishop Fire Department Expects High Winds on the 4th of July Be careful with your fireworks Bishop— 7/2/2018 —The Bishop Fire Department is reminding everyone to be safe with fireworks this 4th of July Holiday. The National Weather Service is...
by News Staff | Jul 1, 2018 | Fire, General Misc. Stories
BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by Bishop Field Office BISHOP, Calif. –The Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office in Inyo and Mono counties beginning...
by News Staff | Jun 27, 2018 | Fire, General Misc. Stories
Lions Fire Morning Update 7-2-18 Yesterday’s burn-out operations brought the Lions Fire to 3,575 acres and 35% containment. In a burn-out operation, firefighters introduce fire inside of containment lines and natural barriers, and allow it to move towards the...
by News Staff | Jun 24, 2018 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
A community meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center, 2510 Main St, at 6:00 pm. Interested members of the public and media are encouraged to attend. Fire management staff will be present to answer questions. Lions...
