UPDATE – 10 P.M.:
Mono County is reporting that residents of Crowley Lake began being escorted back into the community starting at 8 p.m.
The evacuation order for that community has been downgraded to a warning.
Escorts will be available from both southbound and northbound closures on Highway 395, according to a post from the county on Facebook.
The only entrance to Crowley Lake will be South Landing Road.
The communities of Long Valley and McGee Creek remain under mandatory evacuation.
Crowley Lake Drive will remain closed between McGee Creek Road and the Long Valley Fire Station.
Aspen Springs, Hilton Creek, Convict Lake, and Sunny Slopes remain under evacuation warning.
Benton Crossing Road is reopened to vehicle traffic.
Fire activity has decreased due to rain, and fire crews will work through the night, with additional resources arriving on Friday.
The fire is zero percent contained.
UPDATE – 7:35 P.M.:
The Pack Fire burning in Mono County has grown to 3,400 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Evacuations for the fire remain in place.
Evacuation centers are located at the Mammoth Lakes Middle School on Meridian Boulevard in Mammoth Lakes, and at the Tri-County Fairgrounds on Sierra Street in Bishop.
URGENT UPDATE — NOVEMBER 13, 2:58 p.m.
UPDATE — LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED
The Mono County Office of Emergency Management has officially declared a Local Emergency in response to the rapidly spreading Pack Fire.
This declaration allows resources to be quickly mobilized to protect residents, property, and critical infrastructure.
Residents are urged to stay alert, follow official instructions, and ensure they are signed up to receive emergency notifications.
Officials say for verified updates, evacuation information, maps, and preparedness guidance, visit READY Mono.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION NOTICE:
Mono County officials have issued immediate mandatory evacuations for all residents in the Crowley Lake area due to the rapidly spreading Pack Fire, according to an online post.
Officials say all residents in the affected zones must evacuate now.
Mono County reports that the Whitmore Animal Shelter is being evacuated. A temporary animal shelter has been established at the Tri-County Fairgrounds, 475 Sierra St. in Bishop.
Phone: (760) 873-3580
Animal Services Assistance:
Mono County Animal Control is available to assist with pet evacuations and can provide essential supplies. If you are unable to evacuate your animals or need resources, call:
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Manager: (760) 965-9606
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North County Officer: (760) 616-4834
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South County Officer: (760) 616-4198
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Bridgeport Office (Non-Emergency): (760) 932-7407
Available supplies include crates, collars, leashes, and food.
ORIGINAL STORY – NOVEMBER 13, 1:15 p.m.
A fast-moving wildfire is prompting full evacuations for the Crowley Lake and McGee Creek communities in Mono County.
CAL FIRE reports that the Pack Fire has burned approximately 1,000 acres since it started just before 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
According to Mono County officials, the fire jumped Highway 395 and is now about a quarter mile from reaching Lake Crowley. The left (northern) flank of the fire is approaching structures along Highway 395.
All air tankers have been released due to strong winds and turbulence, officials said in an update posted Thursday afternoon on the county’s Facebook page and the READY Mono website.
A Temporary Evacuation Point has been established at Mammoth Lakes Middle School and the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop. A designated temporary animal shelter is also available at the Tri-County Fairgrounds.
Authorities say if you are unable to evacuate your animals or require any resources to call one of the following numbers:
- Manager: (760) 965-9606
- North County Officer: (760) 616-4834
- South County Officer: (760) 616-4198
- Bridgeport Office (Non-Emergency): (760) 932-7407
A list of affected areas can be found here.
Road Closures:
Highway 395 is closed in both directions from Benton Crossing Road to Rock Creek Road. Drivers traveling from Inyo County to northern Mono County or Nevada are advised to use U.S. 6 in Bishop as a detour.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
For the latest official information, including real-time incident updates, evacuation orders, road closures, and emergency alerts, visit READY Mono at https://ready.mono.ca.gov/pages/2025-pack-fire.
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