Lincoln County first responders handle more than 100 calls across region

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Pahranagat Valley Volunteer Fire District stayed busy throughout the week, responding to more than 100 combined calls for service across Lincoln County.

Ninety-nine calls were reported, with incidents ranging from vandalism and traffic accidents to domestic disturbances and coroner cases.

Among the notable calls, deputies responded to a reported dog bite in Pioche, although the reporting party declined to pursue a citation. Deputies also investigated vandalism at the town park in Panaca, where the incident remains under investigation.

Other calls included a vehicle-versus-deer collision near Panaca with no reported injuries; off-highway vehicle enforcement involving a juvenile operating a four-wheeler on public roadways in Pioche and a domestic disturbance call in Caliente, where no arrests were made.

Deputies additionally responded to a property damage complaint in Caliente after a rock was reportedly thrown through a vehicle window. No injuries occurred, and the reporting party declined to press charges.

Two coroner cases involving deaths from natural causes were also handled during the week, including one involving a hospice patient in Alamo.

Meanwhile, PVVFD responded to five calls, including two fire alarms, two fire-related incidents and one medical emergency.

Firefighters assisted with a medical emergency in the Alamo area, where crews provided patient care before coordinating a transfer for advanced medical transport.

Crews also responded to an electrical hazard at a residence after occupants reported smelling burning plastic. Fire personnel identified an issue with a residential outlet and restored power to the affected area before further damage occurred. No flames or injuries were reported, and the Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.

A brush fire near Hiko prompted a rapid response from firefighters after flames spread through dry vegetation in windy conditions near residential structures. Crews successfully contained the blaze before it could threaten nearby buildings. According to reports, the fire reignited from a controlled burn that had not been fully extinguished.

Fire officials reminded residents to use caution with controlled burns, noting that dry vegetation and wind can quickly create dangerous fire conditions.

PVVFD also responded to two separate fire alarm activations in Alamo, including one at a school and another at a commercial property. In both cases, crews found no active fire or immediate hazards.