York's fire is currently 93% contained, while hot spots still remain a possibility.
A significant wildfire that spreads across both California and Nevada was reportedly 93% under control as of early this past week. In a recent update, this wildfire - known as the York Fire - has affected roughly 93,078 acres in the two states, as per data from a federal site Inciweb. Approximately 9,100 acres of which is within Nevada's Clark County.
Authorities also shared that the fire reached the vicinity of Nevada's Avi Kwa Ame national monument, a sacred site for the Yuman tribes, which was designated a monument earlier in the year.
With regards to this, firefighters continue to dampen the remaining hotspots in the blaze, following reports from federal authorities. The fire is anticipated to be fully contained by August 14.
The fire had its origin in California's Mojave National Preserve on July 28, eventually making its way into Nevada. It's considered the worst wildfire to hit California this year.
Partial Closure
Subsequently, the Mojave National Preserve issued a restricted closure order over the weekend, which encompasses the area of the blaze. This was due to concerns surrounding falling trees, damaged roads, and bridges. Additionally, hot ashes and other hazards from the fire remain possible.
Apart from these safety concerns, the massive fire poses a threat to potentially harm California's Joshua trees and causes disruption to the local ecosystem.
Moreover, these environmental effects of this substantial blaze manifested itself in the Las Vegas Valley, where flight delays at the Harry Reid International Airport were caused by inferior visibility stemming from the smoke and haze emanating from the wildfire.
Consequently, various regions in Clark County have experienced subpar air quality and ailments linked to the fire. In a recent report by Las Vegas station KLAS, health issues related to asthma, trouble breathing, sore throats, headaches, and nausea were reported.
Safety Measures
Mojave National Preserve officials advocate taking several steps for anyone located in the affected area. These include:
- Keep an eye out for fire crews, equipment, and helicopter operations
- Be mindful of roads with washed-out surfaces or missing culverts
- Steer clear of burned vegetation capable of falling
- Refrain from traveling into upper Caruthers Canyon
- Adhere to speed limits of 25 mph or less
- Report any hazardous road conditions or other risks to government officials at 760-252-6100 or email [email protected], including images and GPS coordinates.
