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Published on January 13, 2025
South Las Vegas Condo Fire at Paradise Spas Displaces 29, Marks Third Incident in MonthsSource: American Red Cross

A fire at the Paradise Spas condominiums in south Las Vegas last Saturday morning has displaced 29 residents, leaving them without homes. The American Red Cross has responded to the call, providing essential support in the form of temporary housing, food, clothing, and financial assistance where needed. "Our dedicated volunteers were on-site, offering emotional support and addressing the emergency needs of those affected," stated Rachel Flanigan, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, reported by 8NewsNow. The organization is committed to assisting these individuals to recover in the forthcoming days and weeks.

This incident marks the third fire experienced by the community in as many months, with two of the previous fires ending fatally. The cause of the latest fire, which damaged or destroyed nine units, remains unconfirmed by officials. However, according to Dennis Snapp, president of the Paradise Spa Homeowners Association, it began inside a unit due to a resident's medical emergency. "We had a tenant who lived in a unit in Building 12 who had a medical emergency, and his actions created the fire within his unit," Snapp told FOX5 Vegas.

Fires are not a new occurrence at the Paradise Spas condos, as the Clark County Fire Department has reportedly had to respond to fire calls at the complex at least 10 times in the year 2024. Last November and December saw fires that each claimed a life. A past tenant of the complex, Mark Hoffman, had expressed his concerns about the frequency of fires, saying back in November, "How many fires have we had here in the last two months? Too many. People have died in a couple of these," as reported by FOX5 Vegas.

The Paradise Spas condominiums are due to be demolished later in the year, with Snapp affirming that this latest incident is not a part of any concerted effort to harm the buildings. "There is no concerted effort to burn the buildings here. It certainly wouldn’t serve any of our efforts," he emphasized. Snapp also noted that many units in the complex were already empty, as the property had been sold in anticipation of the demolition, FOX5 Vegas reported.