LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada responded to 265 home fires in 2025 and helped 1,218 people with immediate disaster assistance, averaging five home fires per week.
Over the past six years, the increasing number of home fires in Southern Nevada has created a greater need for community support and fire preparedness. Since 2020, Red Cross teams in Southern Nevada have responded to 1,625 home fires and supported 7,294 people. That’s an average of 271 home fire responses and 1,216 people helped each year.
“Home fires are the most frequent disaster we respond to, and they leave families displaced and in urgent need of help,” said Rachel Flanigan, executive director of the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter. “Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors, we’re able to provide immediate relief and ongoing recovery support to families in crisis.”
Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers responded to home fires across Southern Nevada, providing emergency assistance each year:
• 2020: 275 home fire responses, 1,148 people helped
• 2021: 258 home fire responses, 1,290 people helped
• 2022: 263 home fire responses, 1,178 people helped
• 2023: 259 home fire responses, 1,111 people helped
• 2024: 305 home fire responses, 1,349 people helped
• 2025: 265 home fire responses, 1,218 people helped
After a home fire, the Red Cross provides families with emergency lodging, meals, clothing and financial assistance. Trained volunteers also provide emotional support, assist with replacing essential medications and connect residents with community resources for temporary housing and other recovery needs.
The Red Cross is seeking additional volunteers in Clark County to meet the growing need for disaster response. After training, volunteers are prepared to assist with local emergencies, offering support both onsite and remotely. Experienced volunteers can also deploy to major disasters nationwide.
More information about volunteering is available at redcross.org/DAT.
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