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Location: San Bernardino County, CA & Clark County, NV           

Start Date:  Friday July 28, 2023, at 12:09pm         

Cause: Under Investigation          

Size: 93,084 acres including 9,127 acres in Clark County, NV                                 

Percent Contained:  63%           

Vegetation: Timber (Litter and Understory), tall grass, and brush         

Number of Personnel Assigned: 423         

As of 6:00 pm August 3, the York Fire is at 94,009 acres with 63% containment. 9,127 acres are in Clark County, NV.

Firefighters worked hard last night and today, using minimal impact suppression techniques (MIST) to reduce heat on the fire’s perimeter. Crews focused their efforts on the northeast corner of the fire, where they observed persistent smoldering in juniper and pine woodlands. Hand crews attacked the fire directly and received assistance from helicopters that dropped buckets of water on hot spots.

Fire personnel continue to collaborate with resource specialists, known as “resource advisors” or “READs,” to implement MIST. READs have many specialties, including wildlife biology, plant ecology, archaeology, and geology. They work closely with fire crews to minimize the impacts of wildfire and of suppression activities.

Tonight will be the last night shift for firefighters, who will focus on patrolling for hot spots and monitoring cooled areas. Dry air and seasonal heat has filtered back into the region, bringing more challenging conditions for firefighters. Temperatures will in the mid-90s with single-digit humidity and gusty afternoon winds.

The joint effort to suppress the York Fire is a testament to the abilities of wildfire emergency resources. The involvement of the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, and Clark County Fire highlights the scale of the fire and the need for extensive resources to tackle it effectively.

York Fire staff are working closely with Clark County Communications to provide timely and accurate information to the public. If you have any questions regarding the residential areas of Nipton and Searchlight, please reference Clark County Public Communications or their Twitter at Clark County Nevada

WEATHER: Weather will become hotter, dryer, and windier this weekend.   

EVACUATIONS:  No current evacuations.

PARK & ROAD CLOSURES: Ivanpah Rd. between Morning Star Mine Rd and Cedar Canyon Rd., as well as all of Hart Mine Rd. are closed due to hazardous wildfire conditions and fire suppression operations. Mojave National Preserve is also under Extreme Fire Restrictions, please visit their website for more information on restrictions and closures: Alerts & Conditions - Mojave National Preserve . Please visit Road Conditions - Mojave National Preserve to view a detailed map of current park closures