The start of monsoon season used to be something to dread in the flood-prone neighborhood along the Las Vegas Wash near Sahara Avenue and Nellis Boulevard. Now residents there can simply enjoy the rain — and a reduction in their insurance rates.
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As firefighters worked to put out the 445-acre Lovell Canyon fire in the mountains west of the Las Vegas valley Tuesday afternoon, 11 small, separate fires were sparked during a storm that showered the area in lightning strikes.
The U.S. Forest Service reported Tuesday that the Lovell Canyon fire had spread to 445 acres, but as of 4:15 p.m. it had been 95 percent contained, according to a tweet from Humboldt Toiyabe.
Las Vegas residents watching their electric meter spin away in the current heat wave can take advantage of a program called PowerShift from NV Energy to save money on their utility bills while still keeping their homes cool and comfortable.
Sunny skies and excessive heat are expected for the weekend and for the first part of next week, according to the National Weather Service.
The Las Vegas Valley can expect to see slightly cooler temperatures for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Big heat and sunshine will continue this weekend. The excessive heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
It’s going to be a scorching summer in Southern Nevada, and state parks and recreation areas are rolling out fire restrictions with the hope of preventing man-made wildfires.
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