A fire burning near the Nevada-California border has grown to 42,800 acres and crews are working from the ground and air to contain the blaze, according to the Mojave National Preserve officials. The Dome Fire started Sunday morning and grew rapidly to 16,000 acres. It is now 5 percent contained. The Mojave National Preserve is 67 miles northeast of Twentynine Palms. Cima Road, Ivanpah Road, Kelso-Cima Road and Morningstar Mine Road are all closed. If you’re traveling through on I-15, please detour through Baker. Kelbaker Road is open. Teutonia Peak Trail and primitive campsites in the area are also closed and due to the shelter in place order, all visitor centers, campgrounds, pit toilets, the Lava Tube and the Zzyzx area are closed, according to the Mojave National Preserve.
