Incident Update Cartago Fire

Date:
04/06/2024
Time:
6:43 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Cartago Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-04-03
Incident Status
Finalized
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
100%
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.