Slink
wildfire Updated
THIS FIRE IS STALE
This incident has not been updated in more than three days. Data may be inaccurate.
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Multiple AgenciesRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 3
Details
INCIDENT DETAILS
DESCRIPTION
Highway 395 just south of Highway 89, TopazOVERVIEW
Slink Fire started on 10/03 and is currently at 196 acres and 0% containment.Slink Fire Report — October 8, 2026
Slink Fire reaches full containment near Topaz as crews patrol perimeter
The Slink Fire is burning along Highway 395 south of Highway 89 near Topaz in Mono County. Firefighters encircled the fire with a continuous control line over recent days, shifting work toward securing the burn area. The fire poses no immediate threat to nearby communities, though smoldering will continue within established containment lines.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuation orders or road closures are in effect as of October 8.
Conditions and Outlook
Southwest winds will strengthen heading into the weekend while conditions remain dry, followed by cooler weather, improving humidity, and a chance of light rain late in the weekend. Officials expect the fire is unlikely to spread further, though interior fuels will continue to smolder. Crews will patrol containment lines and cool hot spots to keep the burn area secured.
Cause and Context
CAL FIRE reported on October 7 that the cause of the fire remained under investigation. The fire started during an early October heat wave that heightened wildfire activity across the state.
Official updates current through October 8, 2026.
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