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Mark Wahlberg's Las Vegas restaurant, Flecha Cantina, experienced a fire on its patio due to a defective fire pit, prompting a response from the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was quickly contained, with minimal damage and no injuries reported. The restaurant reopened shortly after the incident.
The Clark County Fire Department in Las Vegas responded to numerous fires on the Fourth of July and into Wednesday morning, including 90 outside fires and nine building fires. Many of these fires were likely caused by fireworks, although the final count is yet to be determined. Additional fires occurred at various locations, including a two-story home, a shed, a mobile home, and a house. No injuries were reported, and the causes of these fires are under investigation.
Nearly 100 fires were reported in the Las Vegas valley on the Fourth of July, with the majority being tree and brush fires. The fires were likely caused by fireworks, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Five homes were among the buildings that caught fire, displacing 17 people. One family lost priceless heirlooms in a garage fire. Setting off fireworks in Clark County is now illegal, with a potential fine of up to $1,000 for violators.
An apartment building under construction in Las Vegas caught fire on Tuesday, June 20, and flared back up again on Thursday morning. The building, which was being developed by TRU Development, was declared a total loss by the Clark County Fire Department. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but initial reports suggest it may have started on the roof. The complex was set to house over 600 local families.
An under-construction apartment complex in southwest Las Vegas caught fire on Tuesday and continued to burn in a controlled manner on Wednesday, as firefighters worked to protect the complex's clubhouse. The fire was inaccessible to exterior water streams and too dangerous for firefighters to enter. The site is expected to smoke and smolder for several days, and traffic closures will remain on Maule. One firefighter was injured and transported to a local hospital but has since been released.
A large fire broke out at an apartment building under construction in southwest Las Vegas, causing heavy smoke and impacting traffic. No injuries have been reported, but the building is considered unstable and a total loss. The Clark County Fire Department responded with 75 personnel, 11 engines, and three trucks, and their initial defensive strategy prevented damage to surrounding buildings. The exposed wood of the construction site and high winds were concerns for fire crews.
A small fire broke out on the 19th floor of The Horseshoe Casino on Las Vegas Boulevard, but was contained by sprinklers. No one was transported to the hospital and there were no reports of firefighter injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Horseshoe property was the site of the deadliest fire in the Las Vegas valley's history in 1980 when it was the original MGM Grand.