The view is obscured by heavy smoke coming from the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve. These conditions are due to a wildfire burning thousands of acres of dry brush and vegetation in the Mojave National Preserve. Mojave National Preserve Fire Has Already Burned 70,000 AcresOfficials first became aware of the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve on Friday. Clark County Firefighting Crews Stand Ready To Protect NevadaNow that the York fire has crossed over into Nevada, Clark County firefighting crews prepare to battle this blaze. Weather conditions are making it very difficult to contain the Mojave National Preserve fire.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 31, 2023 10:53 UTC