Nevada wildfire still burning out of control near secretive Area 51
Summary
A wildfire called the Quail Springs Fire is burning near Area 51 in Nevada and is only 7% contained. The fire started from lightning, covers over 13,500 acres, and is spreading in a military area that is closed to the public.Key Facts
- The wildfire is located in the Nevada Test and Training Range, near the secretive Area 51 facility.
- The fire began nearly a week ago due to lightning strikes.
- So far, the fire is only 7% contained and has burned more than 13,500 acres (about 54.6 square kilometers).
- Rough land, high heat, and dry winds are causing the fire to spread quickly.
- An extreme heat warning is in effect until at least Sunday, with no rain expected soon.
- No homes or public spaces are threatened by the fire, but the nearby small town of Rachel has a smoke warning.
- Area 51 is a highly secure military site known for secrecy and conspiracy theories about aliens, but these claims are denied by the US government.
- Other parts of the western US and Canada are also experiencing large wildfires, burning millions of acres of land.
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