This from U.S. Forest Service - Inyo National Forest on Facebook:

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Inyo National Forest fire crews are assisting Cal Fire in the Lone Pine Fire. While this fire is not currently on forest land, there are closures in place due to the fire that are affecting access to forest lands.

At this time, the Lone Pine Campground has been evacuated. The Whitney Portal Road, the Horseshoe Meadow Road (at the Whitney Portal Road junction) and the Hogback Road are closed.

Visitors are advised to avoid this area to assist with fire response.