Firefighters respond to Walker Fire, 150 acres (Walker Fire Wildfire)
For Immediate Release August 15, 2015, 8:00 am Media Contact: Deb Schweizer, (760) 873-2427 Firefighters Respond to 150-Acre Walker Fire The Walker Fire, located north of Walker Lake, started yesterday...
View ArticleCampgrounds near Lee Vining, Tioga Pass Closed (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Inyo National Forest Mono County Sheriff’s OfficeBLM Bishop Field OfficeFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 15, 2015, 6:00 pmMedia Contact: Deb Schweizer, Inyo National Forest (760) 873-2427,...
View ArticleWalker Fire grows to 1,200 acres, Closures in Place (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Inyo National Forest Mono County Sheriff’s Office BLM Bishop Field Office For Immediate Release August 15, 2015, 9:00 pm Media Contact: Deb Schweizer, Inyo National Forest (760) 873-2427,...
View ArticleWalker Fire Update, 08/16/15 p am (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Inyo National Forest Mono County Sheriff’s Office BLM Bishop Field Office For Immediate Release August 16, 2015, 9:00 am Media Contact: Deb Schweizer, Inyo National Forest (760) 873-2427,...
View ArticleWalker Fire Update, 8/16/15 evening (Walker Fire Wildfire)
For Immediate Release August 16, 2015, 8:00 pm Media Contact: Deb Schweizer, Inyo National Forest: 760-920-2347(cell) Jennifer Hansen, Mono County Sheriff: 760 616-4482(cell) Walker Fire Update The...
View ArticleTioga Pass Road Re-opens (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Tioga Pass Road Re-opens at 1:00 pm todayThe Tioga Pass Road between Highway 395 and the Yosemite National Park Entrance will be re-opening today at 1:00 p.m. The road is opening without an escort....
View ArticleWalker Fire Update 08/17 am (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Date Started: Monday, 8/14/2015 Cause: Human Total Personnel: 400 Injuries/Illnesses to Date: 0 Size: 3,700 acres Structures Threatened: 235 Percent Contained: 10% Resources: 5 helicopters, 0 seats 2...
View ArticleWalker Fire Update, 8/17/15 pm (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Date Started: 8/14/2015 Cause: Human Total Personnel: 468 Injuries/Illnesses to Date: 0 Size: 3,770 acres Structures Threatened: 235 Percent Contained: 10% Resources: 5 helicopters, 0 seats 2 Air...
View ArticleWalker Fire Update 8/18/2015 AM (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Lee Vining, CA: The Walker Fire is currently burning approximately two miles southwest of Lee Vining. This is a human-caused fire that is still under investigation. Crews held the fire last night and...
View ArticleCampground Escorts in effect until 3:00pm today (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Lee Vining, CA: For the campers that were evacuated along Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass), there are escorts today into those campgrounds for property and belongings to be retrieved. The escorts will take place...
View ArticleWalker Fire Evening Update (Walker Fire Wildfire)
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View ArticleWalker Fire Update #5 8-19-2015 8 a.m. (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Lee Vining, CA: Burning approximately two miles southwest of Lee Vining the Walker Fire remains at 3,715 acres. This is a human-caused fire that is still under investigation. Crews continue to improve...
View ArticleAnnouncement #3 8-19-2015 No Drone Usage Over Walker Fire (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Lee Vining, CA: Drones are becoming an increasingly popular recreational activity on forest land and throughout the country. However, drones flying near wildland fires pose a serious and immediate...
View ArticleWalker Fire Update 8/19/2015 PM (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Lee Vining, CA: Burning approximately two miles southwest of Lee Vining the Walker Fire remains at 3,715 acres. This is a human-caused fire that is still under investigation. Crews continue to improve...
View ArticleSignificant progress continues with containment lines on Walker Fire (Walker...
News ReleaseNate Rasner Sierra Front Type 3 TeamMark ReganPublic Information OfficerPhone: 760-647-6472Walkerfire2015@gmail.com August 20, 2015, Update #7 8:00 a.m. Date Started: 8/14/2015 Cause:...
View ArticleCode Red Emergency Alert Has Been Lifted (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Announcement Nate Rasner Sierra Front Type 3 Team Mark ReganPublic Information OfficerPhone: 760-647-6472 Walkerfire2015@gmail.comAugust 20, 2015 Announcement #4, 8 a.m. Date Started: 8/14/2015 Cause:...
View ArticleWalker Fire Update 8/20/2015 update #8 pm (Walker Fire Wildfire)
Lee Vining, CA: Burning approximately two miles southwest of Lee Vining the Walker Fire remains at 3,715 acres. This is a human-caused fire that is still under investigation. Crews made considerable...
View ArticleWalker Fire Remains at 50% Containment (Walker Fire Wildfire)
News Release Nate Rasner Sierra Front Type 3 TeamMark ReganPublic Information OfficerPhone: 760-647-6472 Walkerfire2015@gmail.comAugust 21, 2015, Update #9 8:00 a.m. Date Started: 8/14/2015 Cause:...
View ArticleWalker Fire is at 60% Containment (Walker Fire Wildfire)
News ReleaseNate Rasner Sierra Front Type 3 TeamMark ReganPublic Information OfficerPhone: 760-647-6472Walkerfire2015@gmail.com August 21, 2015, Update #10 8:00 p.m. Date Started: 8/14/2015 Cause:...
View ArticleWalker Fire is at 60% Containment (Walker Fire Wildfire)
News Release Nate Rasner Sierra Front Type 3 TeamMark ReganPublic Information OfficerPhone: 760-647-6472 Walkerfire2015@gmail.comAugust 22, 2015, Update #11 8:00 a.m. Date Started: 8/14/2015 Cause:...
View ArticleWalker Fire is at 73% Containment (Walker Fire Wildfire)
News Release Nate Rasner Sierra Front Type 3 TeamMark ReganPublic Information OfficerPhone: 760-647-6472 Walkerfire2015@gmail.comAugust 23, 2015, Update #12 8:00 a.m. Date Started: 8/14/2015 Cause:...
View ArticleWalker Fire is at 81% Containment (Walker Fire Wildfire)
News Release Nate Rasner Sierra Front Type 3 Team Mark Regan Public Information Officer Phone: 760-647-6472 Walkerfire2015@gmail.comAugust 24, 2015, Update #13 8:00 a.m. Date Started: 8/14/2015 Cause:...
View ArticleWalker Fire is at 92% Containment (Walker Fire Wildfire)
News Release Nate Rasner Sierra Front Type 3 TeamMark ReganPublic Information OfficerPhone: 760-647-6472 Walkerfire2015@gmail.comAugust 25, 2015 Date Started: 8/14/2015 Cause: Human Total Personnel:...
View ArticleWalker Fire Fully Contained (Walker Fire Wildfire)
For Immediate Release August 31, 2015 Media Contact: Deb Schweizer, (760) 873-2427 Walker Fire Contained The Walker Fire is 100% contained today and in patrol status. The following areas are opened or...
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