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Location: San Bernardino County, CA

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

Size: 80,437 Acres

Percent Contained:  23%

Cause:  Undetermined

Vegetation:   Timber (litter and Understory), and Brush

Number of Personnel Assigned: 389

The York Fire is currently at 80,437 acres including 8,288.8 acres in Nevada, Clark County mapped using infrared and 23% containment. There was a slight increase in fire activity observed yesterday 7/31/23 in the evening with a possible increase today as there is potential for high winds due to monsoonal weather behavior. Dealing with constant but unpredictable wind patterns can pose significant challenges for firefighting crews attempting to establish containment lines. 

These types of winds can cause the fire to spread more rapidly and unpredictably which can have an effect on fire spreading behavior causing the fire to advance. Currently the fire is backing down Crescent Peak away from the Nevada Border.  

Firefighters observed a heavy downpour for approximately 15 minutes in the early morning 8/1/23 hours which has moderated fire behavior. Firefighters today will continue to build containment line and reinforce existing containment line while continuing to mop up and look for hot spots along the fires edge. Air resources will be in the area making water drops to assist in containment efforts.

The joint efforts to combat the York Fire by bring together resources from various agencies is a testament to the response during wildfire emergencies. The involvement of the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, and Clark County Fire highlights the scale and severity of the fire and the need for extensive resources to tackle it effectively.

The information staff of the York Fire are working closely with Clark County Communications to provide timely and accurate information to all publics the fire affects. If you have any questions regarding what is occurring specifically with the residential areas of Nipton and Searchlight, please reference Clark County Social Clark County Public Communications or their twitter at Clark County Nevada

WEATHER: Winds and high temperatures with thunder and rain gusts to the northwest of the fire.

EVACUATIONS:  No current evacuations.

PARK CLOSURE: Hart Mine Road from Walking Box Ranch to Ivanpah are CLOSED in Mojave and Castle Mountains due to hazardous wildfire conditions and fire suppression operations. Please stay clear of the area. Mojave National Preserve is also under Fire Restrictions, please visit their website for more information on restrictions and closures: Alerts & Conditions - Mojave National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)