Silver Fire initially started 2:11 p.m. March 30 in Inyo County. After being active for two days, it has burned 1,611 acres. As of Tuesday evening, the fire crew managed to contain 60% 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.

The Silver fire in Inyo and Mono counties continued to burn Monday morning, scorching 1,250 acres and spurring evacuations.