Incident Update Cartago Fire

Date:
04/04/2024
Time:
7:25 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Cartago Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-04-03
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
101
Containment
30%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
4
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Conditions rapidly changing with inclement weather. All original resources still assigned. Acreage will be reassessed when wind conditions improve.

U.S. 395 has reopened through Cartago in Inyo County.

High winds and limited access are hampering containment efforts. Evacuations remain in effect.