What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of November 14, 2025 the Pack Fire is rapidly spreading and largely uncontrolled in Mono County, California. The fire is burning near McGee Creek Road and Highway 395, west of Crowley Lake (1)(2).
The Pack Fire is quickly growing in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains, about 12 miles southeast of the popular Mammoth Mountain ski resort.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Pack Wildfire in Mono County?
Several communities are being impacted by the Pack fire, including:
- Aspen Springs
- Convict Lake
- Crowley Lake
- Hilton Creek
- Long Valley
- Mammoth Lake
- McGee Creek
- Sunny Slopes
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of November 14, 2025, the Pack Fire has 5 percent containment (3). The fire has burned approximately 3,400 acres since it began on November 13, 2025.
High winds and extreme weather conditions have hindered firefighting efforts, including the grounding of firefighting aircraft at times (4).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for the Long Valley and McGee Creek communities.
Evacuation warnings remain active for Aspen Springs, Hilton Creek, Convict Lake, and Sunny Slopes. Crowley Lake was previously under a mandatory evacuation order, but this has been downgraded to a warning, allowing residents to return. The city of Mammoth Lakes is not currently under evacuation orders.
Evacuation zones MCU-E043, MCU-E044-A, MCU-E044-B are under immediate orders. MCU-E041, MCU-E042, and MCU-E045 through MCU-E051 are under all evacuation warnings. Highway 395 is shut down from Benton Crossing to Rock Creek due to the fire and high winds.
Two evacuation centers have been established: one at Mammoth Lakes Middle School (1600 Meridian Blvd., Mammoth Lakes) and another at the Tri-County Fairground (475 Sierra St., Bishop).
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
