Incident Update Cartago Fire
- Date:
- 04/05/2024
- Time:
- 7:06 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Cartago Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-04-05
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Cartago, Inyo County
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Inyo
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 104
- Containment
- 80%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- 4
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 1
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Resources continue to strengthen control lines, and mop up.
Damage inspection is ongoing.
U.S. 395 has reopened through Cartago in Inyo County.
High winds and limited access are hampering containment efforts.