ALERT Updated - Mandatory evacuation for west side of Independence. 1730 Sat 7/7/07
On the afternoon of Friday July 6th 10 lightening fires called the Inyo Complex, were ignited throughout the Inyo National Forest. As of 12:00 pm on Saturday three fires remain actively burning with significant acreage involved.
Evacuations are currently in effect for Oak Creek Campground, Upper and Lower Gray's Meadow Campgrounds, Seven Pines, Onion Valley, Big Pine Canyon Campgrounds, Glacier Lodge, Black Rock and Mt. Whitney Fish Hatcheries.
Current Road Closures: Big Pine Canyon, North Fork Oak Creek Canyon and Onion Valley Road. 395 now closed from Big Pine to Pearsonville. Mandatory evacuation for west side of Independence. (1730 Sat 7-7)
For updated information on the Inyo Complex, please visit the Forest Service's Inciweb website.
395 now closed from Big Pine (personal experience) to Pearsonville (local radio station). Mandatory evacuation for west side of Independence. (1730 Sat 7-7)
ReplyDeleteThe closure is in effect from Bishop to the Inyo-Kern County line, however the CHP just drove through Big Pine announcing an opening for traffic via escort.
ReplyDeleteThat's good news. Let's hope the calm winds continue for a couple more days as forecast.
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