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