10-acre Silver Mountain Fire near Highway 16 west of Rockerville closes Silver Mountain Road, poses no threat to structures, and prompts traffic avoidance.

A wildfire near Highway 16, west of Rockerville, has closed Silver Mountain Road. The fire, named the Silver Mountain Fire, covers about 10 acres but currently poses no threat to structures. Authorities are notifying nearby residents, and multiple aircraft are deployed to combat the blaze. Travelers are advised to avoid the area due to expected traffic congestion from firefighting efforts.