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Southern Nevada firefighters hold St. Patrick’s Day parade, games on Fremont Street

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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Professional Firefighters of Nevada took over Fremont Street on Tuesday for the annual St. Paddy’s Day Parade and Firefighter Games, drawing crews from across Southern Nevada for a day of competition and fundraising.

The parade stepped off at noon from the 3rd Street Stage on Fremont Street and marched to the Plaza Hotel and Casino. Bagpipers and fire engines accompanied firefighters along the route before crews moved to the Plaza parking lot for the games.

Once the parade ended, firefighters traded their gear for tug-of-war ropes and wheelbarrows. Event coordinator Nino Galloway said the games serve a dual purpose.

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“Well, first off, it’s about bragging rights. Secondly, it’s about camaraderie and brotherhood and sisterhood,” he said.

Beyond the competition, organizers said the event has a larger mission. The money raised goes back to support firefighters and their families throughout the state.

“We’ve been around since 2014, and we help firefighters throughout the state of Nevada. It’s a fun event, but it’s also meant to raise some funds that will go back and help Nevada firefighters,” he said.

Those who were unable to attend can find donation information at thepffn.org.

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One dead, four hospitalized after head-on crash on I-15 in Clark County

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One dead, four hospitalized after head-on crash on I-15 in Clark County


LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near mile marker 94 Sunday evening.

The crash was reported at 6:43 p.m. on June 28.

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A passenger sedan and a pickup truck were involved in the crash. One vehicle was traveling southbound, lost control, crossed through the median, and struck the other vehicle head-on in the northbound travel lane.

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One adult male died at the scene. Two people were transported by ground ambulance, and two others were transported by life flight to a local hospital.

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All northbound I-15 travel lanes were closed at mile marker 94, but have since opened as of Sunday night.

Nevada Highway Patrol said further information will be provided following the preliminary investigation.

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