Silver Fire Grows to 1,250 Acres, Threatens Homes in Inyo County

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 months ago on

March 31, 2025

The Silver Fire has burned 1,250 acres near Bishop with 0% containment, prompting evacuations as strong winds hamper firefighting efforts. (CalFire)

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The Silver Fire continues to burn north of Bishop, where strong winds have fueled its rapid growth to 1,250 acres with no containment, officials said Monday.

The wildfire, which started Sunday near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road, has prompted evacuation orders in Laws (Inyo County), Chalfant (Mono County), and the White Mountain Estates neighborhood.

CalFire’s San Bernardino Unit is leading the response in unified command.

Firefighters are battling challenging conditions, with gusts up to 35 mph at Bishop Airport forcing some air resources to be grounded.

A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. PDT, with expected gusts reaching 65 mph. Officials warn the fire threatens structures, infrastructure, endangered species habitats, and cultural sites.

No injuries or structural damage have been reported, but containment efforts remain hindered by the weather. Additional ground and air resources have been deployed to slow the fire’s spread.

The cause is under investigation.

Silver Fire Helicopter — This image provided by Cal Fire San Bernardino Unit shows a helicopter being flown over the Silver Fire, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Inyo County, Calif. (Cal Fire San Bernardino Unit via AP)

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.