LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — During the Fourth of July holiday, various organizations throughout the Las Vegas Valley responded to Fourth of July festivities and the aftermath.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
In an email sent to Channel 13, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue detailed their response on Friday. These calls included partnering agencies and those outside of the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue jurisdiction. A total of 466 units were deployed to respond.
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Las Vegas Fire & Rescue noted that there were 116 outside fires, seven building fires, two burn injuries and zero outside smoke investigations within the city of Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue also permitted and inspected 64 Safe-N-Sane fireworks booths.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue partnered with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Clark County.
"You Light it, We Write it"
The "You Light it, We Write it" campaign, a campaign aimed at combating illegal fireworks in the valley, confiscated 8,851.55 pounds of illegal fireworks and cited 149 individuals.
The campaign began on Friday, June 20, through Friday, July 4.
The taskforce was made up of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Clark County Fire Department and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada responded to eight house fires across Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Sloan on the Fourth of July. At least one of the fires is believed to have been caused by fireworks.
They helped a total of 24 people with shelter, food and other essentials.
Animal Foundation
The Animal Foundation has taken in 45 stray animals from July 4 through July 5 as of 11 a.m., as a result of the Fourth of July fireworks.
The foundation expects more lost pets to come in on Saturday and Sunday.
There is a pet support hotline available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 702-760-PETS for anyone who has lost their pet or needs assistance.
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