Inyo National Forest Prescribed Fires at June Mountain Ski Area

Inyo National Forest Prescribed Fires

Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work

Bishop, CA, November 10, 2026— Inyo National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations as early as Wednesday, November 11^th, pending all required approvals. The piles are located at the June Mountain Ski Area on the upper part of the mountain. Fire management uses prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

Prescribed fires planned for the area include:

• June Mountain Ski Area Vegetation Management Project (15 acres total, see map for locations of units)
  MR2/FH02-7 acres
  MR3/FH03 1 acre
  MR4              4 acres
  MR5              3acres

Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.

We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.

Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, and social media channels. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.