Las Vegas Fire & Rescue responded to 293 incidents from last Friday evening to early Saturday morning, including burn injuries, outdoor fires, and structure fires. The department also managed permits and inspections for 64 fireworks booths and worked with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to address the increased activity during the holiday. The Combined Communication Center received 1,193 emergency calls, including some from outside its main jurisdiction, according to News 3 LV.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue handled two burn injuries, 116 outside fires, and seven structure fires during the holiday period. The Red Cross helped families affected by eight home fires last Friday and Saturday. A task force including Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department seized over four tons of illegal fireworks and gave out 149 citations in the two weeks before the holiday. Residents were asked to report fireworks complaints through a website instead of calling emergency lines, as reported by 8 News Now.
Fire Chief Fernando Gray issued a statement recognizing the efforts of his team during recent emergency responses. “I am proud of our dedicated team at Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, and I extend my gratitude to our members for their commitment to our beloved community,” he said, as mentioned by News 3 LV. The department worked closely with local law enforcement and county officials, with plans to improve emergency response strategies for next year.
