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Recent fires at Clark County Wetlands Park under investigation

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Posted at 3:35 PM, Feb 22, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-22 19:00:07-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Investigators with the Bureau of Land Management are currently investigating the recent fires at Clark County Wetlands Park.

Assistant Fire Chief Larry Haydu with Clark County Fire Department says that it appears suspicious in nature only because most wildland fires are usually caused by lightning and people and there wasn’t any lightning on either night of the fires.

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Haydu also said that there are no homeless encampments in the area.

The two fires burned a total of 51 acres of wetland.

UPDATE: Firefighters clear scene of Wetlands Park fire after 45 acres burn

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.