“As a result of the fires in California, Clark County Emergency Management is aware of potential impacts to the fuel line servicing Southern Nevada,” a press release from the county mentioned. “While we work with our public safety and regional partners to better understand this issue, Governor Lombardo and his team are working directly with California to mitigate any potential impact to fuel supply.”
The LVMPD posted on X saying they had been taking “proactive steps” to serve the neighborhood by fueling their automobiles “due to a temporary fuel pipeline interruption linked to the California fires.”
No different officers have confirmed any interruption, short-term or in any other case.
“We want to reassure you that there is no emergency or immediate cause for concern. These measures are purely precautionary,” the LVMPD submit continued. “We encourage everyone to stay informed through reliable sources and avoid unnecessary panic or misinformation. Together, we can ensure our community remains calm and prepared.”
The Kinder Morgan, also referred to as the CalNav pipeline, runs gasoline from Southern California into Nevada and offers 90% of Clark County with its gasoline wants. The pipeline is one in every of two feeding storage tanks in southern Nevada with gasoline and diesel gasoline. The gasoline then is transported to fuel stations.
The 560-mile pipeline contains two parallel strains that run from southern California into the Las Vegas valley, a submit on the corporate’s web site mentioned. The strains present gasoline, diesel and jet gasoline to storage amenities and terminals, Harry Reid Worldwide Airport and Nellis Air Power Base.
Chief Crowley referred to as the Palisades Hearth “one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles.”
L.A. County Hearth Chief Anthony Marrone mentioned the Eaton Hearth was at 13,690 acres at a Thursday afternoon briefing as the fireplace was “making a run toward the Mt. Wilson area.”
Thursday morning, the fireplace was mapped at 17,234 acres with no containment. The trigger remained underneath investigation.
Firefighters from Nevada had been despatched to Los Angeles on Wednesday to assist combat the fires after receiving a name for assist from the state of California. The strike staff despatched is scheduled to remain for 10 to 14 days however that may change primarily based on the place or when they’re wanted.
In February 2023, the pipeline was shut down after a gasoline leak was found.