The National Interagency Fire Center reports serious wildfire activity in Nevada and California.
Local officials report mandatory evacuations have been ordered.
The blaze, dubbed the Red Rock fire, is difficult to fight due to the terrain. FEMA approved a Fire Suppression Assistance Grant yesterday to help Nevada fight this fire. There are more than 130 fires burning in Northern California, most of which were caused by lightning strikes. More than 40,000 acres have been consumed by the flames. Several of the fires are threatening small towns, and some evacuations have occurred.