Marina Fire north of Lee Vining closes Highway 395

The Marina Fire is burning on the slopes above Old Marina on Hwy 395 about one mile north of the town of Lee Vining.

At this time the highway is closed from the north junction of State Route 120 (the Tioga Road) to the junction of State Route 167 (the turnoff to Hawthorne NV and Lundy Canyon). Periodic closing of Highway 395 in both directions should be expected.

Fire crews have responded to the fire with engines, aircraft, and a dozer, and additional resources are en route. The fire was estimated at 200 acres at 9am today. The cause of the fire is unknown.

It is currently sunny and in the 80s with winds around 15 miles per hour from the west/north-west. The slopes in that area are predominantly pinyon/sagebrush scrub, and conditions are very dry. The air in town is smokey.

We will keep you updated on the fire in the Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore and online here as well as on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Caltrans posts updated road information here.

Suggested detours:

Northbound Hwy 395: Take State Route 120 East toward Benton. At US Hwy 6 go north to Nevada State Route 360, and north of US Hwy 95 to the junction of State Route 359. Go West on SR 359 to State Route 167 which will take you back to US Hwy. 395. This is a 3+ hour detour, please check a map to make sure it is the best route for you before you leave.

Southbound US Hwy 395: Take State Route 167 which turns into Nevada 359 to the junction of US Hwy 95. Go south on US Hwy 95 to State Route 360. At the junction of US Hwy 6 go south to US Hwy 395. This is a 3+ hour detour, please check a map to make sure it is the best route for you before you leave.

Please be safe when you travel, and stay out of the way of all fire crews. Special thanks to the firefighters.