Cal Fire battles 1,800 acre “Airport Fire” near city of Bishop, 0% contained
INYO COUNTY, Calif. -- Cal Fire San Bernardino said the "Airport Fire" near the Bishop Airport has spread over 1,800 acres and is 0% contained as of 8 p.m. on Wednesday night.
No structure damage or injuries have been reported, and the cause is still under investigation according to Cal Fire.
#AirportFire Update: 1800 acres 0% Contained. No new evac orders/closures. Equipment is prepared to protect the CalTech Radio Observatory. No damage to structures, no injuries reported. Cause under Investigation. @InyoSheriff Multiple Inyo/Mono resources also assisting.
— CAL FIRE BDU (@CALFIREBDU) February 17, 2022
Road closures and evacuation orders have been issued in the county.
The Airport Fire started on Wednesday just after 4 p.m., according to Cal Fire.
For updates and a map of the fire from Cal Fire, click here.
