Carpenter 1 Fire Damage On Trail By Cathedral Rock Picnic Area

The Carpenter 1 Fire was a large wildfire on

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, northwest of

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. The fire began on July 1, 2013, near Pahrump,

, before spreading eastward. Carpenter 1 was seen for miles across the

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, and was the largest fire to occur on Mount Charleston in decades. After eight weeks of battling the fire, Carpenter 1 was fully contained on August 18, 2013. The fire consumed nearly , causing parts of

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and

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to be closed. This resulted in the evacuation of residents and closure of businesses and portions of the

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. The fire, stretching between elevations, was fought by hundreds of firefighters and eight hotshot crews, as well as helicopters, fire engines, water tenders, and a

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tanker plane. According to the

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, the Carpenter 1 fire was considered "the highest ranked priority fire in the nation" at the time of its occurrence. Evidence of the damage can still be seen on the South Loop Trail to Charleston Peak. Carpenter 1 Fire Damage On South Loop Trail By Charleston Peak

Carpenter 1 Fire Damage On South Loop Trail By Charleston Peak

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