Incident Update Silver Fire

Date:
04/01/2025
Time:
8:45 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Silver Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-03-30
Incident Status
Active
Location
Highway 6 near Silver Canyon Road, North of Bishop
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Inyo
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
1,250
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

#SilverFire Incident Update – Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025

Firefighters worked through the night in cold temperatures and high winds, making strong progress on the Silver Fire. Crews continue mop-up operations, improving control lines, and pushing toward full containment.‬

‪The fire still threatens structures, critical infrastructure, watersheds, endangered species, and cultural resources. Evacuation warnings remain in place, and repopulation efforts are ongoing.‬