Wikipedia -WSS

Wikipedia

author：knowledge 2025-09-27 16:49:16 - browse：9195

1:35A Joshua Tree burns during the York Fire, July 30, 2023, in the Mojave National Preserve, Calif.Ty O'neil/AP

California's iconic Joshua trees in the Mojave National Preserve have been severely damaged by a wildfire that has been burning since last week, officials said.

PHOTO: A Joshua Tree burns during the York Fire, July 30, 2023, in the Mojave National Preserve, Calif. — A Joshua Tree burns during the York Fire, July 30, 2023, in the Mojave National Preserve, Calif.Ty O'neil/AP

The York Fire has been mostly contained as of Friday, but several trees were burned. Officials from CalFire and the National Park Service told reporters earlier in the week that they will not know how many trees have been destroyed until it is safe enough to survey the area.

PHOTO: Yuccas burn during the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve on July 30, 2023. — Yuccas burn during the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve on July 30, 2023.David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images

The fire began on July 28 and has been burning through the Mojave National Preserve, according to fire officials. The cause of the York fire is still under investigation.

MORE: Video Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters work to quell the blaze

Over 400 firefighters were deployed to fight the blaze and were assisted by experts in wildlife biology, plant ecology, archaeology, and geology "to minimize the impacts of wildfire of suppression activities," CalFire said.

Crews carved fire lines without the use of bulldozers to reduce the impact in the ecologically-sensitive region, fire officials said.

Rain from earlier in the week helped firefighters.

PHOTO: Burned landscape with Joshua Trees damaged from the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve, Aug. 1, 2023, in Nipton, Calif. — Burned landscape with Joshua Trees damaged from the York Fire in the Mojave National Preserve, Aug. 1, 2023, in Nipton, Calif.Ty O'neil/AP

As of Friday morning, firefighters were able to contain 85% of the blaze, which has affected over 100,000 acres in the California and Nevada wildlands, CalFire said.

Previous article： How one medical school became remarkably diverse
Next article： In Gaza, a nonprofit 3D prints tourniquets and stethoscopes

WSS

WATCH: Why do fingernails fall off when they're damaged?

In Gaza, a nonprofit 3D prints tourniquets and stethoscopes

Gene therapy has helped boys walk. Can scientists keep it that way?

Infant mortality in U.S. rose last year for first time in decades: CDC

Brain injuries and the importance of a second opinion

Key Senate panel to consider PBM, drug pricing reform package

hotspot

Wikipedia

MORE: Video Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters work to quell the blaze

leisure time

After affirmative action ruling, medical educators look to 'holistic review'

Infant mortality in U.S. rose last year for first time in decades: CDC

Medicare details structure of new drug price negotiation program

In Gaza, a nonprofit 3D prints tourniquets and stethoscopes

The Supreme Court will review a ruling striking down a domestic violence federal gun ban

How to convince healthy people to buy insurance

Peter Hotez and the public health issue of online harassment

Bill would allow buprenorphine prescription for addiction via telehealth

Food as medicine: CMS rules hamper 'prescribing' of fruits, veggies

Lung cancer screening guidelines updated for cigarette smokers

hotspot

How neuroscience research could help beat back brain cancer

Key Senate panel to consider PBM, drug pricing reform package

The science behind Janet Jackson's pregnancy at 49

What is microchimerism and how does it affect maternal health?

Life sciences investors close nearly $6 billion in new funds

The story of mRNA: From a loose idea to a tool that may help curb Covid

entertainment

hotspot

hotspot

hotspot