A rapidly growing wildfire, dubbed the Silver Fire, triggered evacuation orders in parts of Inyo and Mono counties on Sunday afternoon. The fire was first reported at 2:11 p.m. near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road, north of Bishop, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

Fueled by strong winds and low humidity, the Silver Fire quickly spread across the landscape. As of Sunday evening, ABC News reported that the fire had already consumed approximately 1,000 acres. The Los Angeles Times noted that the wind gusts were strong enough to keep firefighting aircraft grounded, hampering efforts to contain the blaze.

Evacuation orders were issued for specific areas in both Inyo and Mono counties, though specific details of the areas affected were not available in the provided context. Residents were urged to leave immediately to ensure their safety.

The cause of the Silver Fire is currently under investigation.

In addition to the Silver Fire, other weather-related events are impacting the region. Las Vegas is under a high wind warning, with gusts expected to reach up to 70 mph in the Eastern Sierra and Owens Valley. Death Valley has already seen temperatures soar to 100 degrees, signaling an early start to what could be an intense summer season.

Separately, in the Sacramento River community of Hood, concerns are growing over the potential impact of the long-awaited Delta tunnel project. Residents fear that the project will render their town uninhabitable.

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