"California's Largest Fire of the Season Engulfs 77,000 Acres in Mojave Desert"

The York fire, burning along the Southern California-Nevada border, has grown to 77,000 acres, making it California's largest wildfire of the season. The blaze, which started in the Mojave National Preserve, has spread into western Nevada. The desert's dry conditions and an abundance of invasive grasses and underbrush have made the region highly susceptible to fires. The fire poses a significant threat to Joshua trees and other desert plants, as well as endangered tortoises. Firefighters are facing challenges from high winds and limited visibility due to thick smoke. The cause of the fire is under investigation.