LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Over 40 personnel from Las Vegas valley fire departments were deployed to the Los Angeles area to help fight the wildfires that have burned thousands of acres and destroyed over 1,000 structures.
The two strike teams from Clark County that were deployed were assigned to separate wildfires.
The first, a 24-person strike team deployed on Wednesday, Jan. 8, was assigned to the Pacific Palisades fire. Their work consists of putting out spot fires in local neighborhoods. Around 2 a.m. Friday, they fought a two-story house fire with resources from the LA County Fire Department.
The team included five engines, two battalion chiefs, one mechanic, and one logistics team member.
As of Friday night, the Palisades fire is over 20,000 acres and 6% contained, according the Clark County’s latest report. There are over 3,000 firefighters working on the fire.
Las Vegas organizing strike team to help battle devastating Southern California wildfires
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46 personnel from Las Vegas valley fire departments deployed to fight wildfires in Los Angeles Area (CCFD)
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46 personnel from Las Vegas valley fire departments deployed to fight wildfires in Los Angeles Area (CCFD)
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46 personnel from Las Vegas valley fire departments deployed to fight wildfires in Los Angeles Area (CCFD)
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46 personnel from Las Vegas valley fire departments deployed to fight wildfires in Los Angeles Area (CCFD)
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46 personnel from Las Vegas valley fire departments deployed to fight wildfires in Los Angeles Area (CCFD)
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46 personnel from Las Vegas valley fire departments deployed to fight wildfires in Los Angeles Area (CCFD)
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46 personnel from Las Vegas valley fire departments deployed to fight wildfires in Los Angeles Area (CCFD)
The second strike team consisted of 21 people and left the Las Vegas valley on Thursday, Jan. 9. The team was assigned to the Easton Fire near Pasadena. Friday morning the team was assigned to Division Zulu with an Arizona Task Force with the objective of extinguishing spot fires in the neighborhood where they are working.
The fire has burned 14,000 acres and is 0% contained as of Friday night, according to Clark County. The team consisted of our engines, one water tender, two battalion chiefs, one mechanic, and one logistics team member. There are 1,500 personnel on this fire as of Friday night.
Both teams are working 24-hour shifts starting at 7 a.m. briefings where they receive their orders for the day.
A total of 46 personnel from Las Vegas valley fire departments, including, Clark County Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Henderson Fire Department, are providing support and resources.
The teams are anticipated to be deployed for one to two weeks.
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