US Hwy 395 is open. Motorists driving through the area are advised to slow down near fire operations for their own safety as well as the safety of firefighters working near the road.
9/11/14
The Conway Fire, detected earlier this afternoon, has grown to 40 acres. The fire is displaying rapid rates of spread.
The fire is located at the base of Conway Summit on the west side of Highway 395. There are no structures threatened at this time; however, there are power lines nearby.
Highway 395 (northbound and southbound lanes) is closed for the fire response. There is no estimate at this time for when the road will re-open.
The northbound closure is at SR 167, which is an alternate route north, through Nevada. The southbound closure will be established near SR 270 (Bodie Road). The southbound alternate route will be SR 182 in Bridgeport, again through Nevada.
There are numerous fire resources on scene including:
• 5 Engines
• 1 Water Tender
• Air Attack
• Air Tanker
• 2 Helicopters
• 2 Cal Fire hand crews
Additional assistance is being provided by California Highway Patrol, Mono County Sheriff, and Cal Fire. More resources are being ordered.
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