Efforts Still Underway to Contain, Fast Spreading Wildfire , in California and Nevada.
On August 1, firefighters managed to partially contain a wildfire that began in a California nature preserve and quickly spread to Nevada.
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'The Independent' reports that smoke from the fire blotted out the sun across Las Vegas while fire charred tens of thousands of acres, including the Joshua tree woodland.
'The Independent' reports that smoke from the fire blotted out the sun across Las Vegas while fire charred tens of thousands of acres, including the Joshua tree woodland.
As of August 1, the York Fire was estimated to cover approximately 125 square miles, with just 23% of the fire contained.
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As of August 1, the York Fire was estimated to cover approximately 125 square miles, with just 23% of the fire contained.
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It is the largest wildfire yet of the 2023 California wildfire season.
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The fire ignited near the Caruthers Canyon area and crossed into Nevada on July 30.
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By July 31, a thick haze of smoke had obscured the Las Vegas strip, prompting the Harry Reid International Airport to delay departures for nearly two hours.
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On August 1, firefighters faced "fire whirls" while attempting to get the blaze under control.
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Fire whirls, otherwise referred to as fire tornadoes, are a "spinning column of fire" that combine intense heat and violent wind.
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While these can be fascinating to observe they are a very dangerous natural phenomena that can occur during wildfires, National Park Service, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the York Fire, which authorities claim was started on private land within the preserve.
