A North Las Vegas house fire that broke out on Christmas Day is being investigated as arson. We woke up because we heard exploding sounds it was 2 am on christmas morningwhen neighbors on little blue heron avenue were jolted out of bed. To see the house next door engulfed in flames. Luckily, there was no one home at the time. Officials say they believe the fire was started by an act of arson. And after fighting the flames for more than an hour over 20 miles an hour they packed up to go home. Except a neighbortrevor huntgot a knock at his door, somebody else knocking on our door saying the house was on fire again. As firefighters returned to make sure the fire stayed out hunt recalls other recent activity at the home. He says he remembers seeing police at the house about a week ago. North Las Vegas Police confirm to fox 5they were at a Domestic Violence call. Investigators believe they know who the suspect is. Any one with information is being asked to come forward with information. The
Uncomfortable with body screenings could do a pat down. Thats still the case but in certain situations tsa workers will be authorized to mandate a screening. In a Statement Agency officials said that a mandated screening would be quote warranted by security considerations in order to safeguard transportation security these changes come amid one of the busiest holiday seasons but als concerns about overall aviation security. Using body scanners could help spot threats missed by a full body pat down. Christine crews security is always a top priority in the airport environment and its also something that is always changing and evolving and part of the strategy is to keep it not predictable and to keep us all safe. Officials with mccarran say their wait times are a little bit longer than usual because they want to ensure a safe flying experience for their customers. Officials emphasized that your best bet for a smooth trip through the airport is to come early. And for those of you who have
Us. We will top out at 57 degrees today with light winds 5 10 mph. Christmas eve we pick up afternoon winds gusting to 35 mph with a slight chance of showers through the afternoon a high of 59. The cold front will slide through Christmas Day drop our daytime highs to just 49 degrees with a slight chance of showers through the morning breezes 1020 mph. By the weekend mostly sunny skies return with temperatures in the upper 40s before going back into the 50s on monday tuesday with clouds back in the forecast for the beginning of the week. Good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk the woman accused of driving her car onto a crowded sidewalk along the Las Vegas Strip. Killing 1 person, and injuring dozens. Will appear in court this morning for the first time. The official charges agai
Fremont street isnt the typical holiday celebration. Especially for those trying to earn a buck. So they come, i type the information in. Whats your talent . Youre a dancer . A singer . An acrobat . Gymnastics . Musician . Whatever. I put them in i get them out on the street get them ready to do what they want to do. More than 3,000 visitors were in las vegas last december, so for some fremont street performers, working through christmas means more money in their pockets. Yea its pretty busy on Christmas Day. Its either that or go sit at home. Id rather be out here. Street experience is open 24 hours, even on Christmas Eve, and some of say they often work long nights to make enough home. You know take until 3, 4, o clock in the morning. Sometimes i just i starve a little, its hard to say but its true. Sometimes i go to sleep hungry. But they say the holiday spirit this time of year makes working a little more festive. Its fun, its busy, its chaotic, its all of the above, its the holida
And falls into the water. Theres much more on fox5 news this morning its time to rope in the holidays surprise squad brings some relief to a local family who is used to helping others and make the same find at the factory. They join us next appetizers you can make at home. On my own taught me how to stand on my own two feet, not only did i manage to beat working dead end jobs that i had seen my mother struggle with, but i managed to land a federal job at 21 a mother recognized as a role model now accused of murder. Witnesses tell thier story about the woman they say plowed into a crowded sidewalk. Shes terrible. donald trump is on video and isis is using him on the video to recruit an angry donald trump takes jabs at Hillary Clinton. What else the president ial hopeful has to say about her that has many outraged. Cutting it close. The deadline you packages on the doorstep before christmas. Good morning im Jason Feinberg and im Monica Jackson welcome to fox5 news this morning. First Cas