Mon Mar 31 03:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Rapidly Spreading Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near Bishop
**Bishop, CA –** A rapidly spreading wildfire, dubbed the Silver Fire, ignited near Bishop, California on Sunday afternoon, prompting evacuations in parts of Inyo and Mono counties. The blaze, which started around 2:11 p.m. near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road, had consumed 1,000 acres by 8 p.m. and posed a significant threat to nearby structures and power lines.
Fueled by strong winds gusting 25-35 mph from the west/southwest and extremely low humidity (around 10%), the fire’s rapid growth forced emergency evacuations. Crews from Cal Fire’s San Bernardino and Riverside units are battling the blaze, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The National Weather Service reported the challenging weather conditions contributed significantly to the fire’s rapid spread. Further updates on the fire’s containment and evacuation orders are expected.
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