First Responders Handle Accidents, Fires and Flooding Across Lincoln County

Lincoln County first responders handled vehicle rollovers, fires, flooding and medical emergencies during the week of Aug. 10-16.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 111 calls for service during the week. Pahranagat Valley Fire and Ambulance responded to seven calls, including two medical calls, three vehicle accidents and two fire calls.

On Aug. 10, deputies responded to a harassment complaint in Panaca and served a search warrant in Pioche. No arrests were reported in either incident.

At approximately 1:04 p.m. that day, Pahranagat Valley Fire and Ambulance crews were notified of a brush and debris fire at the Alamo Transfer Station. Although the fire appeared minor and under control, windy conditions created concern that it could spread. No injuries were reported, and no structures were threatened or damaged.

A coroner case involving a hospice death was reported Aug. 11 in Panaca, with no further investigation required.

Two people were transported for additional medical care following a single-vehicle accident south of Alamo on Aug. 12.

Pahranagat Valley Fire and Ambulance was dispatched to the RV rollover on U.S. Highway 93 near mile marker 16 at approximately 2:46 p.m. The RV left the roadway, traveled into the roadside area and overturned.

Two patients were evaluated. An air medical service was requested but could not respond because of weather conditions. Two additional ground ambulances were requested, and both patients were transferred to the incoming EMS crews for continued care and transportation.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office assisted with traffic control and scene operations. Nevada Highway Patrol was also notified.

As PVVFD crews were returning to quarters at approximately 4:56 p.m., they were dispatched to a reported fire on U.S. Highway 93 near mile marker 54. Crews searched the highway through mile marker 62 but did not locate a fire.

Deputies responded to another coroner case Aug. 13 in Elgin, where the cause of death was determined to be natural causes.

Several incidents occurred Aug. 14 as storms and flooding moved through Lincoln County.

Deputies responded to flooding in Caliente, with no injuries reported. One person was arrested following a disorderly conduct call in Caliente, and deputies responded to a threatening complaint in Alamo that remains under investigation.

Three people were also injured in a single-vehicle accident near Hiko that day.

Pahranagat Valley Fire and Ambulance responded to the rollover at approximately 2:28 p.m. on State Route 318 near mile marker 45. Three occupants required medical evaluation. Initial reports indicated someone might be trapped, but all occupants were out of the vehicle before emergency personnel arrived.

PVVFD requested mutual-aid assistance from White Pine County EMS. The three patients were transported north and transferred to White Pine County EMS for continued care. The Sheriff’s Office and Nevada Highway Patrol also responded.

At approximately 1:50 a.m. Aug. 15, an automated cellphone notification reported another crash on U.S. Highway 93 near mile marker 11. PVVFD located a vehicle off the highway and evaluated its occupant. No treatment or ambulance transportation was required.

PVVFD also responded to a medical emergency at an Alamo residence shortly before midnight Aug. 15. The patient was evaluated, but no ambulance transportation was required.