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A New Wildfire Sends Smoke Up Near Mammoth Mountain

Published Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Another wildfire is burning near Reds Meadow Valley, after a long-dormant lightning strike grew to 22 acres. The fire is burning in wilderness and is not threatening life or property.

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DWP Holds "Scoping" Meeting Sept 26 on Upcoming Environmental Review on Dewatered Meadows

Published Wednesday, September 19, 2018

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power recently announced it will be doing an Environmental Impact Report under federal law, which is a review of the possible impacts that will arise from its proposal to remove irrigation water from about 6,400 acres of irrigated meadowlands surrounding Cr

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Wildfire Closes Section of June Lake Loop

Published Monday, September 17, 2018

"The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to inform the traveling public that State Route 158N is closed to through traffic from Grant Lake to Parker Road (postmile 11.1-14.4) due to a wildfire.

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Boot Fire Now at 78 Percent Contained on Sept. 12

Published Friday, September 7, 2018

Firefighters are making steady progress containing the Boot Fire and it is now at 6,974 acres and 76 percent contained. Hose lays and other water delivery systems are helping firefighters aggressively complete containment and repair work, according fire officials.

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Reds Meadow Shuttle Shifts To Weekends Only; Road Closes Oct. 9

Published Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, the mandatory Reds Meadow Shuttle from the Adventure Center at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area through the Reds Meadow Valley will end its daily service.

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New Fire Near Sonora Pass Junction Closes U.S. 395; Grows to 3,000-Plus-Acres

Published Wednesday, September 5, 2018

A new fire ignited in the Walker River Canyon the afternoon of Sept. 4, growing to 3,000 acres in less than 24 hours and closing U.S. 395 in both directions much of Tuesday and into Wednesday afternoon when the Times went to press.

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Lions Fire Meetings Today/Questions Answered

Published Monday, August 27, 2018

There will be a fire information person available to talk to residents and anyone else interested in the Lions Fire today at various times in the area. Here is more on when and where: