Wildfire destroys 40 structures near Mammoth

Round fire off Highway 395 atop Sherwin Grade between Bishop and Mammoth on Feb. 7. Photo/BIll Kingman

Updated 5:45pm:

A fire burning near Mammoth has consumed at least 40 structures and 7,000 acres. It is 50 percent contained.

The Round Fire is burning west of Highway 395 at the Sherwin Grade.

The communities of Paradise (not the one by Chico) and Swall Meadows are under a mandatory evacuation.

Fire officials said significant rain stopped the forward rate of the fire about 2am Saturday. Downed power lines and venting propane tanks make re-entry for residents dangerous.

The cause is under investigation.

One person has been injured.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report