Anyone caught in closed areas could face a $ 5,000 fine and six months in prison.
As the fire continues to spread south, one thing firefighters are working to protect is the watershed and homes just west of Las Vegas.
“Crews continue to work with 65 to protect those values that have been affected by fire or could be affected by fire, they use firing operations that set fire to the ground to protect the fire from being affected by these values,” working to maintain all the pumps, the laying of hoses is done all over this corridor, ”said Todd Able, head of operations.
Nearly 1,000 firefighters are battling the blaze. People in nearby Las Vegas are on the edge, waiting to see if they’re next.
“We are largely ready to go when we are told,” said Ivan Gold.
Ivan Gold says his grandfather Louis has lived in the same house since the 1970s and has come here all his life.
“I was a little boy and my grandfather was where we came for Christmas and all the holidays, the Easter egg hunt was done here, so there are a lot of memories here,” Gold said.
But now the evacuation line is drawn at the end of his alley.
“We felt good, but a few days ago it got really scary and it was falling and I think the report was 30,000 acres a day. “You could see a lot of smoke and flames from the front porch, so that was a big fear for us,” Gold said.
Some of their neighbors have already been told to evacuate once.
“We were told to evacuate two nights ago and my friend and two neighbors stayed here to protect the property,” said Steve Martinez.
Martinez said he had lived here all his life and never thought he would have to do something like that.
“Never. never. “I’ve lived in Las Vegas for almost 70 years, I’ve seen a lot of fires, but nothing like that,” Martinez said.
Even as the evacuation line crawls closer to their front door, the whole neighborhood is preparing and hoping they won’t have to.
“We hope that what they say will not happen, what will happen by praying to God to help us,” Louis said.
There are currently no evacuation orders for the city of Las Vegas, but since most roads west or even north are blocked, these neighbors are ready to leave immediately.
Evacuations – South Sea to 121 (south and west of 518), Penasco Blanco, South Carmen, Ledu, Upper Morphy, Santago Creek, Abuelo, Puertosito, Hot Springs, Story Lake, Las Dispensas, San Ignacio, Lone Pine Mesa, Canoncito, Pendaries Village, Pendaries Valley East, Rociada, Upper Rociada, Tierra Monte Canyon, La Canada, Las Tusas, Area 527-525 on Highway 518, East and West Sapello, Emplazado and Manuelitas, Mineral Hill, San Pablo and San Geronimo, The Great Pine, Porvenir Canyon, Canovas Canyon, El Porvenir, Galinas, Lower Canyon Road and Trout Springs are a must Go! evacuation status. Anyone living in these areas must leave immediately.
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