At least 15 structures were damaged after a wildfire forced hundreds to evacuate in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

The Pack Fire burned about 3,000 acres in the area of Highway 395 and McGee Creek Road, near Lake Crowley in Mono County, Cal Fire said. This is located about 12 miles southeast of the popular Mammoth Mountain ski resort.

As of Thursday morning, the fire was about 5% contained. Crews reported minimal fire activity overnight with light to moderate rainfall.

Cal Fire said initial reports indicated power lines were down in the area. Crews also reported wind gusts up to 50 mph. Officials said all tankers were released from the fire due to extreme weather.

The Pack Fire burned in Mono County on Thursday, Nov. 13. Mammoth Lakes Pol

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