INYO COUNTY, Calif. - A wildfire burning in Inyo County prompted evacuations for some residents Sunday afternoon as it continues to threaten structures and powerelines in the area. According to Cal Fire,

Silver Fire initially started 2:11 p.m. March 30 in Inyo County. After being active for three days, it has burned 1,611 acres. As of Wednesday evening, the fire crew managed to contain 75% of this wildfire. Investigations into its cause are still ongoing.

The Silver fire in Inyo County was 47% contained Monday evening. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, home of the world's oldest trees, is threatened by the blaze, authorities say.