Wildfire in York Currently 63% Contained, Affects Nearly 97,000 Acres
A huge wildfire burning from California to Nevada covers around 63% of the area, according to authorities' reports from yesterday. The fire's containment rate has increased dramatically from one-third a day earlier. The current size of the blaze includes 96,732 acres, which encompasses around 8,580 acres in Las Vegas area, as broadcasted by KSNV.
The fire, named York Fire, is predicted to move towards the northeast in the following days. However, officials anticipate having it completely contained by August 14.
This raging wildfire in California is the largest this year, and many firefighters are deployed in the region to control and extinguish the blaze.
Rain Comes to Help
The recent rainfall was beneficial in aiding firefighters in containing the wildfire, particularly along the southern end. However, the weather is expected to be dry for the next few days in California and Nevada regions where the damage has been caused.
The widespread fire is expressing environments concerns due to potential harm to California's endemic Joshua trees.
Fire whirls, or fire tornadoes, were spotted in California's Mojave National Preserve during the inferno. They form when intense heat and turbulent winds merge, creating a spinning column of fire described by the Mojave National Preserve as "a vortex of flames and smoke."
The wildfire's environmental impact was visible in Las Vegas Valley earlier this week. Smoke and haze lowered visibility, leading to a few flight delays at Harry Reid International Airport.
Areas in Clark County also experienced deteriorating air quality due to smoke pollution from the fire. Some of these regions were Sunrise Manor, neighborhoods around Interstate 515, Spring Valley, Green Valley, and Boulder City. The fire also caused a temporary closure of State Road 164 in Searchlight, Nevada.
Health Concerns
Dr. Todd Kuhnwald, a physician's assistant at Las Vegas-based MK Medical, disclosed on Tuesday that his office had been treating patients with health issues related to the wildfire.
He informed the news station KLAS, "The smoke in the air is affecting our patients personally. So, we've had patients come in with asthma exacerbations, difficulty breathing, sore throats, headaches, nausea, and shortness of breath."
A local utility company, NV Energy, sent its crew to clear dry grass and vegetation around utility pole and infrastructure to reduce fire damage risk and prevent potential health issues. The poles were also secured with fire-resistant mesh, reported by Las Vegas TV station KVVU.
This wildfire started around midday last Friday in California's Mojave National Preserve and ventured into Nevada's Clark County on Sunday.
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