Two large wildfires erupted in California in late July, prompting evacuations and spreading smoke across western states.
The York Fire broke out in the Carrather Valley in San Bernardino County’s Mojave National Preserve on Friday and spread rapidly due to “abnormal winds,” the Associated Press reported. report Sunday. Fires spread across the state line into Nevada, and smoke spread east to the Las Vegas Valley.
The media reported, citing an update to the incident, that the flames reached 20 feet in the air and charred more than 110 square meters of scrub, juniper and Joshua tree forest. The York fires are 0% extinguished and caused by strong winds and abundant fuel sources in the area, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) said. Said Sunday morning update.
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Further southwest, the Bonnie fires raged in Riverside County on Saturday, forcing more than 1,300 people to evacuate their homes, the Associated Press continued. Similar conditions have spread fires in the area, with thunderstorms expected on Monday, making the situation even more dangerous.
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One firefighter was injured in the Bonnie blaze, which was 5% contained as of Sunday night, the newspaper said. (Related: Wildfire smoke could last into September in US, officials warn)
In addition to California, wildfires broke out or are still burning Sunday through Monday morning in Montana, Washington, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Arizona, and Texas. continue. according to BLM update.
