Incident Update Cartago Fire

Date:
04/04/2024
Time:
7:24 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

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

[Incident Update] U.S. 395 has reopened through Cartago in Inyo County.

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