Spreading Flames: Wildfires Ravage US

The York Fire, erupted on July 28 in the New York Mountain Range of California’s Mojave National Preserve, and advanced into Nevada on Sunday after being stirred up by the wind. It has occupied an area of over 70,000 acres, and remains entirely out of control.

The blazes have spread rapidly in all directions due to fire whirls, which are extremely difficult to put out, while the heat and wind prevent firefighters from containing the fires.

This summer, many states have been experiencing record-breaking temperatures. Thus, dozens of wildfires have erupted across the US, including one terrorizing both sides of the US-Canada border.

Take a look at Sputnik's gallery to see the raging blazes in the Mojave National Preserve:

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A firefighter battling the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve on July 30, 2023.

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A rising vortex of ash from the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve on July 30, 2023,

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Spreading flames of the York Fire on Ivanpah Rd. in the Mojave National Preserve on July 30, 2023,

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Yuccas burn during the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve on July 30, 2023.

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An aircraft drops fire retardant over the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve on July 29, 2023.

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A Joshua tree in front of the York Fire burning in the distance in the Mojave National Preserve on July 30, 2023.

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A fire crew member tries to extinguish blazes of the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve on July 30, 2023.

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The York Fire rages in the background in the Mojave National Preserve on July 29, 2023.