Update on Mono and Bull Fires
Yesterday the Bull Fire, burning in the Southern Sierra Nevada within Sequoia National Forest, grew significantly. It is now at 11,000 acres and only 5% contained. It’s burning on both sides of the Upper Kern River above Kernville.
- Evacuations on Burma Road in Kernville (off Burlando Road) and evacuations of the community of Riverkern.
- Roads Closures: Mt. 99 closed from Kernville, to Brush Creek Flat.(Approximately 18 miles).
The Mono Fire also grew yesterday and is now at 1000 acres. It is 20% contained. It’s burning in the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area of the Inyo National Forest. It is burning in between US 395 and the north end of the Mono Craters, south of Highway 120 East.
- Highway 120 East is currently closed, as are Test Station Road, the day use areas at South Tufa and Navy Beach on the shores of Mono Lake.
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The Kernville area north on Mtn 99 is one of my favorite wildflower destinations. Was just up there this Spring. Plus, my favorite steakhouse is McNally’s at Fairview which is currently at the very north end of the fire area. It’s such a historic place, I hope it doesn’t burn. From what I know, it’s the little community of Riverkern that’s most at risk. Houses have already burned there. So sad…