by News Staff | Oct 12, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
United States Forest Service press release The Owens River Fire has been determined to have been caused by a re-ignition of the Clark Fire. Specifically, fire investigators determined that the Owens River Fire ignited in a box canyon meadow near the Clark Fire from a...
by News Staff | Sep 20, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Law Enforcement
(Note: Four historic structures at Alpers Ranch were destroyed by the Owens River Fire. Sierra Wave Media talked with Tim Alpers and that interview is available on the Eastern Sierra News TV 3 stream at the bottom of the main website page.) USFS press release Tuesday...
by News Staff | Sep 18, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
Stage 2 Health Advisory Affected Communities: Mammoth Lakes Smoke Source: Owens River Fire Based on air pollution levels between 1:00 AM and 9:00 AM PDT on September 18, 2016 a Stage 2 Air Pollution Health Advisory has been issued for Mammoth Lakes. Smoke is being...
by News Staff | Sep 17, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities, Law Enforcement
USFS press release The Owens River Fire remains at 6,000 acres and 20% contained. Last night, crews focused on the active western flank and worked on containing several spot fires and slop overs caused by the afternoon winds yesterday. Crews worked on containing these...