Hazy conditions were seen in Nevada skies as a wildfire burning in southeastern California since Friday crossed the state border after growing to more than 80,000 acres. Read more:
The winds can cause the fire to spread rapidly and unpredictably. Current weather conditions near the fire include wind, high temperatures, and some thunder and rain gusts to the northwest of the fire.
As of Tuesday afternoon, no evacuations had been ordered, but several roads in the Mojave National Preserve were closed due to hazardous wildfire conditions and fire suppression efforts. This year, CAL FIRE statistics show that more than 95,000 acres have burned. The number is updated weekly and may not include all fires currently burning.
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