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| Fast-moving wildfire causes evacuation of Nev. juvenile facility |
| By Associated Press |
| Published: 07/27/2004 |
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Authorities evacuated a youth correctional facility after a fast-moving wildfire sparked by a vehicle crash spread Monday in the rugged hills near the mountain community of Mount Charleston, Nev. More than a dozen homes about a mile and a half from the fire were also evacuated as a precaution. The 1,500-acre blaze, dubbed the Robber's Fire, is about 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Federal, state and local firefighters swarmed the hilly area off State Route 158 shortly after the fire was reported about 12:30 p.m. The U.S. Forest Service was providing crews and air support, including two heavy tankers, helicopters and a single-engine tanker, said Kirsten Cannon, a Bureau of Land Management spokeswoman. The Spring Mountain Youth Camp for juveniles and a nearby Girl Scout were evacuated Monday afternoon. There were about 100 youngsters at the two camps, Las Vegas police said. Authorities were also asking residents to leave the area. |
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