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Mammoth Times Daily: Wednesday, July 28, 2010: Fire near Mono Craters grows to 1,000 acres
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 Erratic winds whipped a fire near Mono Lake yesterday afternoon, growing the fire to 1,000 acres as of this morning. The fire, near the Mono Craters area and close to the junction of S.R. 120 East and U.S. 395, now has over 260 firefighters assigned to it, according to U.S. Forest Service/Inyo National Forest officials. The fire has closed 120 East for the time being and access to the South Tufa and Navy Beach area is also closed.

Four aircraft. including a helitanker, a helicopter and two air tankers will be on the fire today, as crews work to hold the northern flank of the fire near Highway 120 East.

The fire is estimated to be 20 percent contained.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.— WG
 
 
Swine flu vaccine now available to all county residents E-mail
Tuesday, 08 December 2009
The H1N1 flu vaccine is now available to ALL Mono County residents who want to be vaccinated against the “swine flu” and will be distributed through various clinics and from the health department throughout the county over the next few weeks and months, according to county health officials. Individuals interested in receiving the vaccine can contact the county health department at 760-924-1830 for more information. - WG
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 December 2009 )
 
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