The fire, first reported shortly before noon, was just off State Route 160, some 7 miles east of Mountain Springs.
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It may take a few weeks more to get here, but National Weather Service meteorologists say the Las Vegas heat is coming — perhaps in warmer than usual dosages.
Seven-day-a-week operations will end with a grand finale event from Friday through Sunday.
Late Friday wind gusts approached 70 mph in Las Vegas, and are expected to be stronger Saturday. Up to 10 inches of snow and white-out conditions are expected in the mountains.
The Las Vegas dog shelter said it has two confirmed cases of Canine Influenza, and over 100 dogs are showing symptoms of infectious respiratory disease.
There are signs the shoulder lane on the California side might be working, but heading south remained no speedy process on a holiday weekend.
A 12-mile backup leading into Primm on I-15 was reported by the Regional Transpiration Commission.
A new ramp was to allow slightly more access to declining Lake Mead, but the effort has been slowed.
Lincoln County and federal officials are monitoring flooding and possible evacuations in Lincoln County. Meanwhile, cool temperatures are forecast for Las Vegas.
Measurable snow was reported in some Henderson and Anthem neighborhoods. Flurries also were spotted in Centennial Hills.
The National Park Service said, in a newsletter, that removing boat launch ramps at five lake locations remains an option.
Standard time begins this weekend and lasts until March 12.
A Clark County teen has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba that he was likely infected with while in Lake Mead, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.
Fall in Las Vegas will have a warm feel for at least the coming week, says the National Weather Service.
A video of a Metro rescue helicopter lowering a rescue team member to the top of a half-submerged van south of Overton was posted Wednesday.
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