Overview
- The Silver Fire has scorched over 1,000 acres in Inyo and Mono counties and is currently at 0% containment.
- Mandatory evacuations are in effect for areas including Laws, Chalfant, and the White Mountains Wilderness Area.
- Highway 6 remains closed for a 30-mile stretch as the fire continues to advance rapidly.
- Firefighting aircraft are grounded due to extreme turbulence, with winds gusting up to 35 mph and humidity levels around 10%.
- A high-wind warning is in place for Monday, with gusts expected to reach up to 65 mph, further complicating containment efforts.