Investigations Underway for Suspicious Fires

News Release 

Investigations Underway for Suspicious Fires  

Mammoth Lakes, Calif., September 17, 2025 – Over the last couple of weeks, there  have been multiple suspicious fires in the Mammoth Lakes area, both on the Inyo  National Forest and within the Town of Mammoth Lakes. A multi-agency task force,  consisting of investigators from the USDA Forest Service, Law Enforcement and  Investigations, and the Town of Mammoth Lakes Police Department, are actively  investigating these fires.

Although recent rains have helped to increase moisture in the Forest, the area remains  abnormally dry, and it is important to keep all unauthorized fires off of the landscape. As a  reminder, the Inyo National Forest is currently in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Stage 1 Fire  Restrictions prohibit wood and charcoal fires outside of Forest Service provided rings and  stoves in developed recreation sites, among other things. Complete information and  current restrictions can be found on the Inyo National Forest webpage. The public is  asked to be vigilant and immediately report all emergencies to 911.

News Staff