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 house, has been deemed a losswith damage estimated at 300 thousand dollars. A woman, accused of attacking her husband on Christmas Eve, is now being charged with murder. Police say 34 yearold Maria Escalante was arguing with her husband at the plaza Hotel Thursday even when she pulled out a gun and shot him multiple times. He died at the scene. Escalante was arrested and booked into the clark county detention center. Metro is still this shooting. If you know anything, please call police or Crime Stoppers at 7023855555. A man shoots and kills a guy trying to break into his home the cororners office, now identifying him. Police say 17 yearold Manquise Leshon Adams from glendale arizona, broke into the home near jones and vegas drive around 11 oclock wednesday morning the homeowner, told police he heard a crashing noise then reached for his gun and fired at the teen and another wouldbe robber with him scene suspect, also a 17 year old boy, was taken to umc and is being treated. Accomplice, a 13 year old boy was taken into custody a grass fire in Southern California is threatening dozens of homes its burning more than 900 acres near solimar county. Thats about 70 miles northwest of los angeles. Authorities have mandatory Evacuation Order the famous Pacific Coast highway has also been shut down officials have also halted Railroad Traffic for the time being. No word yet on what started the fire. Winter weather patterns across the coutnry have been turned upside down. From record breaking temperatures back east to tornados in the south reid binion has more on the extreme conditions this Holiday Season reporter pkgas follows rain has pounded parts of alabama on this Christmas Day. The National Weather service says a tornado hit the birmingham area, doing significant damage. The states governor declaring a state of emergency because of widespread flooding. Officials say more than 100homes there were damaged because of the flooding. Georgia saw heavy flooding as well. This, as parts of mississippi were put under a flash flood watch, just days after deadly tornadoes ripped through several southern states. At least 14people were killed in the tornadoes. And more heavy rain is expected. Things are a lot milder in the north. mos its nice, but its not like christmas. Unusually warm temperatures are blanketing parts of the us on this Christmas Day. Areas are seeing record temperatures. Like in new yorks central park, where people are wearing tshirts and shorts on Christmas Day. The average high is 41degrees. Friday morning it was 66 and rising. mos its pretty warm, there are waves so i can surf and im happy butted to its fantastic. Every time you get in the water is great, especially on christmas. Extra christmas surprise. Meteorologists blame el nino and a highpressure system over the eastcoast for the lessthanWhite Christmas. They expect the unseasonable temperatures to hang around through next week. Meanwhile, parts of the west are a winter wonderland. Take a look at these snow plows clearing roads in reno, nevada. And people visiting the Sierra Nevada mountains dont have to dream of a White Christmas anymore. Jarrod Gonzalez traveling to tahoe we havent seen snow like this for awhile so we just had to come out here and enjoy ourselves, yes, its family time. Im reid binion reporting. And back here at home christmas brought flurries of snow to the valley and feet to reno area. This was the scene up there in northern nevada. Where 5 to 18 inches fell on daytime temperatures were in the Single Digits and below zero in mountain and valley areas. And as we mentioned, many of you here in vegas saw a light dusting of snow. A trace amount seen at mccarran tied multiple Christmas Day records. President obama visits with troops on Christmas Day, thanking them for their service. You help keep us free, you help keep us strong, and whatever service youre in whatever branch, we are extraordinary grateful for everything you do every single day. We hope you guys had a wonderful christmas. For those of you who are with your families, that is a true blessing. For those of you who are still far away from home, we hope you have a chance to give them our best, and let them know we love them as well. The president spoke with First Lady Michelle Obama at a marine base in hawaii his home state, he is currently on a three week nellis airmen and their families treated to a special christmas brunch. Just a morale boost, this time of year can be very depressing for Service Members being away from family, being away from home for the holidays. Uso las vegas hosted the event which included a buffet of turkey and dessert. About 70 military families took part. Organizers also raffled off a ps4 and xbox 1 a las vegas woman turns to facebook after being robbed her gifts stolen from right underneath her tree. What happened next, was nothing short of a christmas miracle. Fox5s Miguel Martinez valle has the story amanda thaw was more than just scared when she came home to find that a real life grinch had stolen christmas. I was nervous, i was angry, i was sad because i saw my kids presents like some of them open and some of them missing. She called the family the sad news, and took to facebook to express her frustration. Thats where her friend of 10 years Olivia Daniel saw what happened and decided to help. I was online, and i had thought about it and i was like oh they have those go fund me things ive never done this before. But olivia wanted it to be a suprise, so she unfriended amanda on facebook and tried to raise some money for her friend and her children i um, i was relentless with it. I posted it every hour. She kept the whole thing a secret, and with the help of friends and strangers who donated to the cause, she was able to raise almost 800 dollars by Christmas Day. Thats when she took the money over to amanda, and got the whole thing on video. Its a bunch of people and theyre all just awesome and it was super cool. Youre so funny, oh my gosh. I was really excited because she didnt know, she was completely shocked, and as grateful as i knew she would be because of everyone who helped make it happen. It was really cool. Amanda says her biggest concern right now is making home. But the help she recieved from everyone that helped out makes explaining the situation to them a little bit easier. Moral for me for it was, you know, theres still people out there that are willing to care and have compassion, so that what they took from us, dont worry, because it will be ok. Olivia says shes going to leave the go fund me page up for a few more days if youd like to donate you can find a link on our website. Fox5vegas. Com its been a mild flu season so far, but doctors say the worst is yet to come how to protect yourself this Holiday Season and a story of faith this christmas why a family in florida says theyre not giving up hope despite a terrible diagnosis the run for the white house. Has slowed down to more of a jog this weekend. Doug luzader explains washington, we go through all of the motions. nats democrats usher in the holidays. nats so do republicans. But can politicians who say things like this really embrace the christmas spirit. Trump says and it turned out to be a total lie. Shes a liar clinton says its time we got back to where we were before the republicans came in and messed it up again. Christie says the same feckless weakling that the president we have in the oval office is right now. But, as the song goes, santa knows if theyve been bad or good. So some of that kind of talk is typically muzzled over christmas. Just ask someone whos been there. Giuliani says the advice that i got, i remember even in other campaigns, during Christmas Season lay low and let people enjoy themselves. All youre doing is intruding on them. And yes, we have seen some acts of. Almost. Warmth. And camaraderie. But dont get too giddy about a full scale christmas political season, especially with this huge slate of republican candidates. And enormous fundraising machines at work, things may not let up as much as they typically do. Stirewalt says i dont know how the voters are going to respond to this, but certainly the campaigns and candidates feel like they cant leave anything on the ground. They have to go for every bit they can. luzader oncam tag every bit they can because on the republican side of things anyway, this is still a very crowded field, and time, believe it or not, is running out. As of christmas, the Iowa Caucuses are just about five weeks out. In washington, doug luzader, fox news. Now fox weather 24 7 strong winds are returning this weekend with speeds up to 30 mph and gusts to 40. Theyre expected to die down over night into sunday. Well only make it to the mid 40s for our daytime high, and dip into the freezing range. Another system will pass through the area late monday night bringing us chances for rain. After monday we can expect calmer weather with temperatures back into the low 50s. New years eve lows overnight into new years day will dip into the mid 30s with mostly clear skies and some breezes. A florida family prayer saved their daughters life this christmas. Elizabeth cohen share their story and the Important Message they now have for others. Gemma botelho was a completely healthy four year old little girl. And now shes fighting for her life because of the flu. alex botelho father really thought it was the end. Elizabeth Cohen, cnn you thought she wasnt going to make it . father no. On sunday, december 13th gemma had a slight fever. lejla szabo mother she wasnt extremely sick. At all. On monday, gemma felt better. She even danced in her schools christmas play. But then three days later. lejla szabo mother she was alex botelho father . How she was trying to Say Something wrong. She never spoke with me in that tone before, asking for help. Her parents, lejla and alex took gemma to the emergency room just in the nick of time. She arrived and went into cardiac arrest. lejla szabo mother the feeling of losing your child right in front of you. Elizabeth Cohen cnn you thought you were going to lose her . father and mother yes. cohen her heart wasnt doing anything. father and mother no. Doctors performed cpr on gemma for 45 minutes. lejla szabo mother he told me we just have to look back and appreciate these four and a half years we had with her. Doctors couldnt get gemmas heart working again. They put her on life support and sent her in a hospital to a transplant center, thinking she needed a new heart. lejla szabo mother thursday, friday, saturday, her heart wasnt doing anything, nothing, no activity . nothing, activity, no pulse. The sunday before christmas, her parents asked friends around the world to say prayers for their daughter at mass. alex botelho father one in argentina, brazil, in italy, and one in miami, 11 oclock. cohen; everyone did a mass at the same time . father yeah. And thats when lejla and alex say they got their christmas miracle. father . Bounce back on sunday. cohen all of a sudden on sunday gemmas heart started to beat again. Can you explain it . dr. Jeffrey jacobs all Childrens Hospital sometimes we dont understand everything that happens in medicine. cohen whats gemmas prognosis . Hows she going to do . dr. Jeffrey jacobs all Childrens Hospital i think shes going to make a great recovery. A month from now this is going to be a little bump in the road for her life and shes going to be back to doing the things shes always done. Gemmas parents say they never got her the flu shot because they didnt think she needed it. Their advice now to others, its not too late to get vaccinated. The Southern NevadaHealth District is offering flu friday from 84 30. And speaking of the flu. Its a good time to remind you of some Healthy Habits this, doctors tell us, more people tend to get sick during the winter, because viruses circualte better in cold weather they say beware of any close contact with others. Always cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough into your elbow. And avoid touching your eyes, mouth or nose same goes for you kiddos, get their hands out of their mouths and most important wash your hands. At least 20 seconds under warm water with plenty of soap should do the trick a stress free christmas at the movies how many of you spent the holiday in theaters plus the latest films to grace the big screen and a young star wars fan freaks out after seeing the films trailer her adorable reaction. Caught its a Christmas Day tradition for many going to the movies were going to see star wars. Its a christmas tradition for the last decade, weve been going to a movie on christmas morning. They didnt have the chipmunks playing, so star wars it is. This is a great movie, we wanted to go see something as a family, so going to the movie on Christmas Day is a activity. Theaters across the valley had several sold out showings on friday. Some fans checking out new releases while others opted to catch the new star wars film. For some, it was their second or third time seeing the flick. Which has us asking. Can anything stop the force this weekend . David daniels takes a look at what else is new in theaters this weekend reporter pkg as follows natcollision repetitive head trauma chokes the brain. Will smith plays the doctor whose discovery rocked football in concussion. The nfl does not want to talk to you. You turned on the lights and gave their biggest boogeyman a name. Youre going to war with a corporation that owns a day of the week you ride . Yeah. Really . natmotorcycle i dont know if thats a good idea, brad. Its father versus stepfather, as will ferrell and Mark Wahlberg square off in daddys home. Looks like we got ourselves a good oldfashioned dad off. Youre gonna eat my dust, dusty. We got here from hard work, patience, and humility. So i want ever think the world owes you anything, because it doesnt. Jennifer lawrence is joy, a woman determined to succeed despite the odds. As you grow up, and come into the world that has all sorts of things in it money, crime, betrayal. Seems like youre shaking us down. You can pay more. I cant, and i wont. You realize the only thing that youre gonna have is what you make. nat three crimes, three continents. I think theyre connected. And a new take on point break moves from surfing to extreme sports. And extreme danger. Bodhi, stop were all gonna die. The only question is how. In hollywood, im david daniel. Sony pictures is giving all nfl players a chance to see that new movie we just heard about concussion the one with will smith for free. The movie tells the story of a doctor who uncovers the link between football injuries and brain damage. Wanted to give players a chance to see the movie and raise awareness about concussions. Players will receive free admission to the film at any cinemark theater by presenting their Players Association card. Actor Robert Downey junior gets a holiday pardon for a 1996 felony drug conviction. The iron man star was one of 91 people pardoned by governor jerry brown on thursday. Downey spent more than a year in prison, two years on parole and nearly three years on probation following that conviction. The Governors Office says downey has paid his debt to society. Jennifer lawrence makes a visit to a Childrens Hospital in her hometown of louisville kentucky. Its a tradition of hers for the past three years now. She greeted fans and posed for pictures. Spreadin g smiles to those who werent able to go home for the holiday. An adorable reaction from one star wars super fan. points screams. laughing . Delighted by the stormtroopers and what she refers to as the aluminum falcon. The little girl sees the trailer for the force awakens for the very first time and is thrilled. Imagine how shell be will be when she actually sees the movie the grinch may have stolen christmas. But he didnt get away up next, how cops busted the grinch and the charges hes now facing and serving the hungry this Holiday Season a look at how the Community Came together to provide for those in need the greek islands buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buuck buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buuck, bubuuuuuck buck, buuck buck, buck, buck buck, buck, buck, buck, buck foster farms hot n spicy wings. 100 natural with no added hormones or steroids. Of lesbos, her efforts to raise awareness about the ongoing refugee crisis the first family, on vacation, delivers a heartfelt message from hawaii their call for compassion and care this Holiday Season. And unlv athletes trade in their unifroms for surgical masks and gloves why theyre spending time a local hospital good morning. Welcome back to fox five news this morning hope you had a wonderful christmas. I sure did, got to spend a couple days with the family. Thanks so much for waking up early with us. Im Shannon Moore. Lots of news to get to this morning but first Ophelia Young the weather. It was chilly out there this morning strong winds are returning this weekend with speeds up to 30 mph and gusts to 40. Theyre expected to die down over night into sunday. Well only make it to the mid 40s for our daytime high, and overnight lows will dip into the freezing range. Another system will pass through the area late monday night bringing us chances for rain. After monday we can expect calmer weather with temperatures back into the low 50s. New years eve lows overnight into new years day will dip into the mid 30s with mostly clear skies and some breezes. Authorities have they say was killed while trying to break into an apartment near ft apache earlier this week. It happened on wednesday morning just before 5. Metro says 31 yearold Richard Rizal Mcgee of Huntington Beach was pounding on an apartment door, trying to force himself in when the homeowner warned he was armed and fired several shots. Mcgee was hit in the head and died at the scene no charges, so far, have been filed against the shooter the Iraqi Military is facing its toughest battle yet. Trying to take back a fomer government compound in ramadi from isis militants. Ramadi is about 60 miles from baghdad and is the only area of the city still under control. Iraqi forces backed by us led airstrikes started a push for the region earlier this week they say operations are moving forward smoothly theyre hoping to liberate ramadi within the next couple of days. A group of americans who were held hostage at the us embassy in iran and their families will now receive finacial compensation for their ordeal its part of a budget bill passed last week by congress. A total of 53 americans who were captured in 1979 will be awarded 10 thousand dollars for each day they were held captive. In addition, their spouses and children will also receive a one time payment of 600 thosuand. Actress Susan Serandon is working to bring attention to the refugee problem in europe. Welcome, welcome, what a difficult landing you had. Huh . She recently joined aid workers in passing out food and clothing to refugees flooding the shore of greece. Is to give them a voice so that others can understand their struggle i came to listen and learn, to hear peoples stories, so try to then pass them on firsthand. When i talk to refugees and i find out what their situation was and is, and what their hopes are, and im also here just to honor my grandparents who were both immigrants and came to the united states. My grandfather at 15, fled sicily because they were rounding everybody up because there was a war going on this week, human rights monitors marked the one millionth refugee of the year arriving in europe. Christmas day has come and gone but the celebrations are continuing this morning. Fox news dcorespondent will car shows us how everyone from the queen of england, to president obama is celebrating the British Royal family is celebrating the holiday with their traditional trek to sandringham. One of the joys of children, then grandchildren, then great grandchildren, help decorate the christmas tree. And this year my family has a new member to join in the fun the customary decorations have changed little in the years since that picture of victoria and alberts tree first appeared, although of course electric lights have replaced the candles. Her majestys address also touched on the moments of darkness that have befallen the world this year. Queen elizabeth says theres an old saying that it is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. There are millions of people lighting candles of hope in our world today. Christmas is a good time to be thankful for them, and for all that brings light to our lives. I wish you a very happy christmas. Its a particularly tough time of year to be away from home. Even if you know you are defending freedom jimenez says it is kind of sad because i am not with my family at this time. But i have a job i have to do, so it is sacrifice i have to make. Afghanistan. Their commanderinchief is spending time with the first family in hawaii. Before leaving for vacation he recorded a christmas message for the nation president obama says so on behalf of malia, sasha, bo, sunny, grandma and everyone here at the white house . Merry christmas. May god bless our troops and their families. And may god bless you all with peace and joy in the year ahead. At the vatican. Pope francis gave a Christmas Day prayer for peace in the middle east. He also condemned the terrorist attacks of 2015. In los angeles. Will carr. Fox news. Unlvs athletes take a break from game time. To make a very important stop at a local hospital. And as fox5s Kevin Bolinger shows us. Its a day the team will never forget. Music bed the masks go on. But there was no hiding the impact a group of unlv student athletes were about to hand out in perhaps their most important road trip of the year. It was a chance to kids dealing with things kids shouldnt have to deal with. Being in the hospital at christmas is a small problem compared to what some of these kids are going through. Seeing the rebels along with dave rice, tony sanchez and football assistant Cedric Cormier walk into the room. Eyes light up and for a few time stopping moments. The smiles return. The laughter fills the air and all is right in the world. Ike nwamu its really a big deal to be able to come here and hang out with the kids, lighten the mood a litte bit. Mike hughes, jr. to actually make a difference and give them a fun day to feel nice about themselves and not think about their health for once. Its nice. This is the 7th year unlv student athletes have visited sunrise Childrens Hospital. Ken thomson host of sports x radio and longtime las vegas resident. Who knows first hand how hospital visits help kids after watching his brother suffer through cancer. Ken thomson i love that side of the athletes. Because we all want our teams to win every single game but at the end of the day just seeing that theres more than just wins and losses, theres more to the community and when you get these guys and gals involved its important. The rebels got just as much out of the experience as the kids. Ike nwamu it kind of puts things in perspective for us. When were really down and saying practice was hard, you just think back to these moments and these kids and it will give us some more motivation. And for the kids a chance to make friends with athletes they watch on tv. Playing games. Talking sports. And most importantly. Just being a kid. Jarom schmidt sunrise Childrens Hospital one of the kids said it best today, it was one of the best days of his life. Thats because these are people that they follow. These are studentathletes regiment, some of these kids are around a lot of treatment and a lot of healing and a lot of pain. This makes their day. And that might just be the best gift you can get. Ike nwamu its just really a blessing. And be sure to tune in to 5five on sunday night. You can catch some of your favorite unlv athletes and the latest on all rebel sports on the reb zone at 11. If youre not ready to say goodbye to christams just yet there are still places to go to keep the holiday spirit alive. Magical forest is open until january sixth for families to enjoy with christmas lights, hot chocolate and merrygorounds. Glittering lights is open till the 3rd. The take 5 to care event is filled with more than 3 tickets start at 20 bucks this guy wants to stay on the marry goround all night. But hes keeping warm with the hot chocolate so hes alright. This is our first year, but its a great way to end christmas. Come here and check out the lights. We had a great day. Kids got really good gifts from santa. Its Christmas Day and we are here with my mom as well. And we wanted to go ahead and see some christmas lights. So here we are. Ethel m will also be keeping their doors open through the first of the year if youre looking forward to getting away in the new year youre in luck. Travel experts say there will be some awesome deals in the sky. Youre gonna see airfares drop again in 2016 and thats a combination of increased airline capacity, better pricing for jet fuel, and thats all adding up to more competition on routes which means better fares for travelers. He says that even with so many Online Options to buy those tickets. Your best bet is still to pick up the phone and call a travel agent connecting flights and likley get you a better deal the next question. Whens the best time to buy . If you book on a tuesday or a wednesday, its typically right after the airlines have come out with some fare sales and they send them out via email. So, definitely sign up with your airlines email distribution list, look for those deals as they come out and take advantage of them because if its a good price, dont sit on it, buy it. And of course, be sure to book your flights early. The magical time frame, according to the wall street journal 57 days in advance. So 2 months or so get those tickets. Escaping the desert sun. Where hundreds are making their White Christmas dreams come true. Protecting the elf. Why police got involved after an accidental fall parts of living in the valley is how easy it is to escape the desert. Fox5s Abby Theodros takes a look at many of you managed to have a White Christmas after all. For those who live in the dessert but dream of a White Christmas lee canyon was the place to be on christmas. Sockha son, visiting got a little bit thicker snow than we got last year. Over at lee meadows visitors like Liane Rodriguez say the twentyfifth is a time for snow activities with family. Trekking up to lee canyon during the long weekend is an annual tradition. Liane rodriguez were usually up here by 8 oclock trying to beat the rush traffic of all the people coming up after us so we want to get good spots and we come up with the kids and eat hot dogs and play in the snow all day nats car honk but rodriguez isnt the only one with that idea. Park Officials Say the extra inches of snow will have thousands visiting the canyon over the weekend which means traffic will be congested and safety will be a top priority. Capt have a lot of patience, we have a really small parking area that fills up real quickly. Be sure to watch out for the kiddos in the congested area that are running back and forth across the road way but once the park gets too full officials are setting up a check point and youll only be able to get in when people exit the park. Capt well eventually deny access because itll be so populated with people in here that its just not safe and the ambulances and fire emergency vehicles cant get through it. But if you do make it this Holiday Weekend most people at the park say its worth the wait. Amanda fuller its just a really special time. Just because it is our tradition and we get to spend a lot of time together making memories, taking photos and were always talking about our past experiences and its just a lot of fun for us. Now fox weather 24 7 with Ophelia Young strong winds are returning this weekend with speeds up to 30 mph and gusts to 40. Theyre expected to die down over night into sunday. Well only make it to the mid 40s for our daytime high, and overnight lows will dip into the freezing range. Another system will pass through the area late monday night bringing us chances for rain. After monday we can expect calmer weather with temperatures back into the low 50s. Years day will dip into the mid 30s with mostly clear skies and some breezes. A new jersey girl calls 911 in a a new jersey girl calls 911 in a panic. After accidentally knocking over her elf on the shelf. According to legend. If you touch the elf the christmas magic disappears. Fearing just that. The 7year old called the police. The Police Showed up to make sure everyone was safe and to teach the little girl a lesson about calling for help. Mom says they were very understanding. The elf. Reportedly doing just fine. A real life grinchhas been busted. Police in massachusetts posted this holidaythemed show cops. The spoof showing officers catching the grinch green handed he was taken into custody and even had his mug shot taken. Hes being charged with attempting to steal christmas. A holiday wish and warm meal for guests at catholic charities. Around 15 hundred meals were served on friday. The executive chef planned a special menu which included stuffed pork loin and bread stuffing. More than 125 volutneers showed up to take part another wonderful gift were giving our Community Thanks to our donors and volunteers. Well serve over a thousand clients today. Anyone whos hungry. Men, women, children, families a great quality meal. Its an experience of generosity to our community. Catholic charities has been serving meals to the homeless for the past fifty years. Giving back all year round is important which is why were letting you know theres donate to the fox5 take 5 to care food drive you can drop off nonperishable food items at any valley albertons and vons. Or donate at the register. All of the proceeds benefit three square. Little bundles of christmas joy. How one hospital new parents in philadelphia got special Stocking Stuffer this christmas. Newborns at a Childrens Hospital in pittsburgh were tuckin inside little red stockings. It them them all a group of volunteers also brought them handmade hats. The gifts went to each baby born on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Theres much more ahead on fox5 news this morning. Coming up. A local family struggling to pay for Christmas Gifts gets a lttle help from the fox five surprise squad. Another awesome story story of love you dont want to miss it thats next, after the break. All that plus breaking news, weather and traffic in just two minutes on fox five news this night why Police Believe someone deliberatly set the house ablaze and getting help from friends how a little girl is using facebook to fundraise for a woman in need more on her heartfelt christmas cause and its anything but a White Christmas for whats causing the weird Winter Weather and should we be worried . Good morning and good saturday to all of you. Hope you had a wonderful holiday. Im Shannon Moore welcome, to fox5 news this morning. First up, Ophelia Young with a check of the forecast. How was ur Christmas Ophelia strong winds are returning this weekend with speeds up to 30 mph and gusts to 40. Theyre expected to die down over night into sunday. Well only make it to the mid 40s for our daytime high, and overnight lows will dip into the freezing range. Another system will pass through the area late monday night bringing us can expect calmer weather with temperatures back into the low 50s. New years eve lows overnight into new years day will dip into the mid 30s with mostly clear skies and some breezes. A North Las Vegas house fire that broke out on a North Las Vegas house fire that broke out on christmas is being investigated as arson. We woke up because we heard exploding sounds neighbors first spotted the flames around 2am and called 911. Officials believe the fire was started intentioanlly. Strong winds fueld the blazed, and even reignited it after crews had packed up to leave somebody else knocking on our door saying the house was on fire again. That neighbor there says he believes the arson act may have Domestic Violence situation anyone with information is being asked to come forward. A woman, accused of attacking her husband on Christmas Eve, is now being charged with murder. Police say 34 yearold Maria Escalante was arguing with her husband at the plaza Hotel Thursday even when she pulled out a gun and shot him multiple times. He died at the scene. Escalante was arrested and booked into the clark county detention center. Metro is still trying to piece together info on this shooting. If you know anything, please call police or Crime Stoppers at 7023855555. A man shoots and kills a guy trying to break into his home the cororners office, now identifying him. Police say 17 yearold Manquise Leshon Adams from glendale arizona, broke into the home near jones and vegas drive around 11 oclock wednesday morning the homeowner, told police he heard a crashing noise then reached for his gun and fired at the teen and another wouldbe adams died at the scene the other suspect, also a 17 year old boy, was taken to umc and is being treated. And their accomplice, a 13 year old boy was taken into custody a grass fire in Southern California is threatening dozens of homes its burning more than 900 acres near solimar beach in ventura county. Thats about 70 miles northwest of los angeles. Authorities have issued a mandatory Evacuation Order for the area the famous Pacific Coast highway has also been shut down officials have also halted Railroad Traffic for the time being. No word yet on what started the fire. Back here at home, Winter Weather patterns have been turned upside down. From record breaking temperatures back east to tornados in the south reid binion has more on the extreme conditions this Holiday Season reporter pkgas follows rain has pounded parts of alabama on this Christmas Day. Weather service says a tornado hit the birmingham area, doing significant damage. The states governor declaring a state of emergency because of widespread flooding. Officials say more than 100homes there were damaged because of the flooding. Georgia saw heavy flooding as well. This, as parts of mississippi were put under a flash flood watch, just days after deadly tornadoes ripped through several southern states. At least 14people were killed in the tornadoes. And more heavy rain is expected. Things are a lot milder in the north. mos its nice, but its not like christmas. Unusually warm temperatures are blanketing parts of the us on this Christmas Day. Major metropolitan areas are seeing record temperatures. Like in new yorks central park, where people are wearing tshirts and shorts on Christmas Day. The average high is 41degrees. Friday morning it was 66 and rising. mos its pretty warm, there are waves so i can surf and im happy butted to its fantastic. Every time you get in the water is great, especially on christmas. Extra christmas surprise. Meteorologists blame el nino and a highpressure system over the eastcoast for the lessthanWhite Christmas. They expect the unseasonable hang around through next week. Meanwhile, parts of the west are a winter wonderland. Take a look at these snow plows clearing roads in reno, nevada. And people visiting the Sierra Nevada mountains dont have to dream of a White Christmas anymore. Jarrod Gonzalez traveling to tahoe we havent seen snow like this for awhile so we just had to come out here and enjoy ourselves, yes, its family time. Im reid binion reporting. And back here at home christmas brought flurries of snow to the valley and feet to reno area. This was the scene up there in northern nevada. Where 5 to 18 inches fell on Christmas Day. Daytime temperatures were in the Single Digits and below zero in mountain and valley areas. And as we mentioned, many of you here in vegas saw a light dusting of snow. A trace amount seen at mccarran tied multiple Christmas Day records. President obama visits with troops on Christmas Day, and thanked them for their service. You help keep us free, you help keep us strong, and whatever service youre in whatever branch, we are everything you do every single day. The president spoke at the Marine Corps Base with First Lady Michelle Obama in kaneohe bay, hawaii, where he is visitng. He is currently on a three week holiday in hawaii. Nellis airmen and their families treated to a special christmas brunch. Just a morale boost, this time of year can be very depressing for Service Members being away from family, being away from home for the holidays. Uso las vegas hosted the event which included a buffet of turkey and dessert. About 70 military families took part. Organizers also raffled off a ps4 and xbox 1 a las vegas woman turns to facebook after being robbed her gifts stolen from right underneath her tree. What happened next, was nothing short of a christmas miracle. Fox5s Miguel Martinez valle has the story amanda thaw was more than just scared when she came home to find grinch had stolen christmas. I was nervous, i was angry, i was sad because i saw my missing. She called the police to report the burglary, told her family the sad news, and took to facebook to express her frustration. Thats where her friend of 10 years Olivia Daniel saw what happened and decided to help. I was online, and i had thought about it and i was like oh they have those go fund me things ive never done this before. But olivia wanted it to be a suprise, so she unfriended amanda on facebook and tried to raise some money for her friend and her children i um, i was relentless with it. I posted it every hour. She kept the whole thing a secret, and with the help of friends and strangers who donated to the cause, she was able to raise almost 800 dollars by Christmas Day. Thats when she took the money over to amanda, and got the whole thing on video. Its a bunch of people and theyre all just awesome and it was super cool. Youre so funny, oh my gosh. I was really excited because she didnt know, she was completely shocked, and as grateful as i knew she would be who helped make it happen. It was really cool. Amanda says her biggest concern right now is making her kids feel safe at home. But the help she recieved from everyone that helped out makes explaining the situation to them a little bit easier. Moral for me for it was, you know, theres still people out there that are willing to care and have compassion, so that what they took from us, dont worry, because it will be ok. Olivia says shes going to leave the go fund me page up for a few more days if youd like to donate you can find a link on our website. Fox5vegas. Com its been a mild flu season so far, but doctors say the worst is yet to come how to protect yourself this Holiday Season and a story of faith this christmas why a family in florida says theyre not giving up hope despite a terrible diagnosis for their child parts of living in fact. Advil pain relievers are used by more households than any other leading brand. To treat their aches and pains more people reach for advil. Relief doesnt get any better than this. Advil. Emerge restored. Fortified. Replenished. Emerge everyday with emergenc packed with b vitamins, antioxidants, electrolytes why not feel this good everyday . Emerge and see. What if the sweet stevia leaf was discovered. Before the sugarcane. Truvia. Life with less sugar is just as sweet. The valley is how easy it is to escape the desert. Fox5s Abby Theodros takes a look at many of you managed to have a White Christmas after for those who live in the dessert but dream of a White Christmas lee canyon was the place to be on christmas. Sockha son, visiting lee canyon the snow. This year we got a little bit thicker snow than we got last year. Over at lee meadows visitors like Liane Rodriguez say the twentyfifth is a time for snow activities with family. Trekking up to lee canyon during the long weekend is an annual tradition. Liane rodriguez were usually up here by 8 oclock trying to beat the rush traffic of all the people coming up after us so we want to get good spots and we come up with the kids and eat hot dogs and play in the snow all day nats car honk but rodriguez isnt the only one with that idea. Park Officials Say the extra inches of snow will have thousands visiting the canyon over the weekend which means traffic will be congested and safety will be a top priority. Capt have a lot of patience, we have a really small parking area that fills up real quickly. Be sure to watch out for the kiddos in the congested area that are running back and forth across the road way but once the park gets too full officials are setting up a check point and youll only be able to get in when people exit eventually deny access because itll be so populated with people in here that its just not safe and the ambulances and fire crews and emergency vehicles cant get through it. But if you do make it this Holiday Weekend most people at the park say its worth the wait. Amanda fuller its just a really special time. Just because it is our tradition and we get to spend a lot of time together making memories, taking photos and were always talking about our past experiences and its just a lot of fun for us. Now fox weather 24 7 strong winds are returning this weekend with speeds up to 30 mph and gusts to 40. Theyre expected to die down over night into sunday. Well only make it to the mid 40s for our daytime high, and overnight lows will dip into the freezing range. Another system will pass through the area late monday night bringing us can expect calmer weather with temperatures back into the low 50s. New years eve lows overnight into new years day will dip into the mid 30s with mostly clear skies and some breezes. A florida family prayer saved their this christmas. Share their story message they now have for others. Gemma botelho was a completely healthy four year old little girl. And now shes fighting for her life because of the flu. alex botelho father really thought it was the end. Elizabeth Cohen, cnn you thought she wasnt going to make it . father no. On sunday, december 13th gemma had a slight fever. lejla szabo mother she wasnt extremely sick. At all. On monday, gemma felt better. She even danced in her schools christmas play. But then three days later. lejla szabo mother she was pale. She had cold hands, cold feet. alebotelho father . How she was trying to say wrong. She never spoke with me in that tone before, asking for help. Her parents, lejla and alex took gemma to the emergency room just in the nick of time. She arrived and went into cardiac arrest. lejla szabo mother the feeling of losing your child you. elizabeth thought you were father and mother yes. cohen her heart wasnt doing anything. father and mother no. Doctors performed cpr on gemma for 45 minutes. lejla szabo mother he told me we just have to look back and appreciate these four and a half years we had with her. Doctors couldnt get gemmas heart working again. They put her on life support and sent her in a hospital to a transplant center, thinking she needed a new heart. lejla szabo mother thursday, friday, saturday, her heart wasnt doing anything, nothing, no activity . nothing, absolutely no activity, no pulse. Christmas, her parents asked friends around the world to say prayers for their daughter at mass. alex botelho father one in argentina, brazil, in italy, and one in miami, 11 oclock. cohen; everyone did a mass at the same time . father yeah. And thats when lejla and alex say they got their christmas miracle. father . Bounce back on sunday. cohen all of a sudden on sunday gemmas heart started to beat again. Can you explain it . dr. Jeffrey jacobs all Childrens Hospital sometimes we dont understand everything that happens in medicine. cohen whats gemmas prognosis . Hows she going to do . dr. Jeffrey jacobs all Childrens Hospital i think shes going to make a great recovery. A month from now this is going to be a little bump in the road for her life and shes going to be back to doing the things shes always done. Gemmas parents say they never got her the flu shot because they didnt think she needed it. Their advice now to others, its not too late to get vaccinated. The Southern NevadaHealth District is offering flu shots monday and speaking of the flu. Its a good time to remind you of some Healthy Habits this, doctors tell us, more people tend to get sick during the winter, because viruses circualte better in cold weather they say beware of any close contact with others. Always cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough into your elbow. And avoid touching your eyes, mouth or nose same goes for you kiddos, get their hands out of their mouths and most important wash your hands. At least 20 seconds under warm water with plenty of soap should do the trick a stress free christmas at the movies how many of you spent the holiday in theaters plus the latest films to grace the big screen and a young star wars fan freaks out after seeing the films trailer her adorable reaction. Caught were going to see star wars. Its a christmas tradition for the last decade, weve been going to a movie on christmas morning. They didnt have the chipmunks playing, so star wars it is. This is a great movie, we wanted to go see something as a family, so going to the movie on Christmas Day is a good family activity. Theaters across the valley had several sold out showings on friday. Some fans releases while others opted to catch the new star wars film. For some, it was their second or third time seeing the flick. Which has us asking. Can anything stop star wars this weekend . David daniels takes a look at what else is new in theaters this weekend reporter pkg as follows natcollision repetitive head trauma chokes the brain. Will smith plays the doctor whose discovery rocked football in concussion. The nfl does not want to talk to you. You turned on the lights and gave their biggest boogeyman a name. Youre going to war with a corporation that owns a day of the week you ride . Yeah. Really . natmotorcycle i dont know if thats a good idea, brad. Its father versus stepfather, as will ferrell and Mark Wahlberg square off in daddys home. Looks like we got ourselves a good oldfashioned dad off. Youre gonna eat my dust, dusty. We got here from hard work, patience, and humility. So i want to tell you dont ever think the world owes you anything, because it doesnt. Jennifer lawrence is joy, a woman determined to succeed despite the odds. And come into the world that has all sorts of things in it money, crime, betrayal. Seems like youre shaking us down. You can pay more. I cant, and i wont. You realize the only thing that youre gonna have is what you make. nat three crimes, three continents. I think theyre connected. And a new take on point break moves from surfing to extreme sports. And extreme danger. Bodhi, stop were all gonna die. The only question is how. In hollywood, im david daniel. Sony pictures is giving all nfl players a chance to see that new movie we just heard about concussion the one with will smith for free. The movie tells the story of a doctor who uncovers the link between football injuries and brain damage. Sony says they wanted to give players a chance to see the movie and raise players will receive free admission to the film at any cinemark theater by presenting their Players Association card. Actor Robert Downey junior gets a holiday pardon for a 1996 felony drug conviction. The iron man star was one of 91 people pardoned by governor jerry brown on thursday. Downey spent more than a year in prison, two years on parole and nearly three years on probation following that conviction. The Governors Office says downey has paid his debt to society. Jennifer lawrence makes a visit to a Childrens Hospital in her hometown of louisville kentucky. Its a tradition of hers for the past three years now. She greeted fans and posed for pictures. Spreadin g smiles to those who werent able to go home for the holiday. Full house theme song pop star Carly Rae Jepsen updated version of the full house theme song for the netflix remake the call me maybe singer recently tweeted that shell be working with recording artist and producer butch walker giving the tune a new spin fuller house will be available starting february 26th. An adorable action from one star wars super fan. points screams. Stormtroopers laughing . Delighted by the stormtroopers and what she refers to as the aluminum falcon. 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Welcome back to fox five news this morning im Shannon Moore. Strong winds are returning this weekend with speeds up to 30 mph and gusts to 40. Into sunday. Well only make it to the mid 40s for our daytime high, and overnight lows will dip into the freezing range. Another system will pass through the area late monday night bringing us chances for rain. After monday we can expect calmer weather with temperatures back into the low 50s. New years eve lows overnight into new years day will dip into the mid 30s with mostly clear skies and some breezes. Authorities have identified the man authorities have identified the man they say was killed while trying apache earlier this week. It happened on wednesday metro says 31 yearold Richard Rizal Mcgee of Huntington Beach was pounding on an apartment door, trying to force himself in when the homeowner warned he was armed and fired several shots. Mcgee was hit in the head and died at the scene no charges, so far, have been filed against the shooter the Iraqi Military is facing its toughest battle yet. Trying to take back a fomer government compound in ramadi from isis militants. Ramadi is about 60 miles from baghdad and is the only area of the city still under islamnic state control. Iraqi forces backed by us led airstrikes started a push for the region earlier this week they say operations are moving forward smoothly theyre hoping to liberate ramadi within the next couple of days. A group of americans who were held hostage at the us embassy in iran and their families will now receive finacial compensation for their ordeal its part of a budget bill passed a total of 53 americans who were captured in 1979 will be awarded 10 thousand dollars for each day they were held captive. In addition, their spouses and children will also receive a one time payment of 600 thosuand. Actress Susan Serandon is working to bring attention to the refugee problem in europe. Welcome, welcome, what a difficult landing you had. Huh . She recently joined aid workers in passing out food and clothing to refugees flooding the shore of greece. She says her goal is to give them a voice so that others can understand their struggle i came to listen and learn, to hear peoples stories, so try to then pass them on firsthand. When i talk to refugees and i find out what their situation was and is, and what their hopes are, and im also here just to honor my grandparents who were both immigrants and came to the united states. My grandfather at 15, they were rounding everybody up because there was a war going on this week, human rights monitors marked the one millionth refugee of the year arriving in europe. Christmas day has come and gone but the celebrations are continuing this morning. Fox news dcorespondent will car shows us how everyone from the queen of england, to president obama is celebrating the British Royal family is celebrating the holiday with their traditional trek to sandringham. One of the joys of watching ones children, then grandchildren, then grandchildren, help christmas tree. And this year my family has a new member to join in the fun the customary decorations have changed little in the years since that picture of victoria and alberts tree first appeared, although of course electric lights have replaced the candles. Her majestys address also touched on the moments of darkness that have befallen the world this year. Queen elizabeth says theres an old saying that it is the darkness. There are millions of people lighting candles of hope in our world today. Christmas is a good time to be thankful for them, and for all that brings light to our lives. I wish you a very happy christmas. Its a particularly tough time of year to be away from home. Even if you know you are defending freedom jimenez says it is kind of sad because i am not with my family at this time. But i have a job i have to do, so it is sacrifice i have to make. Whili these warriors serve in afghanistan. Their commanderinchief is spending time with the first family in hawaii. Before leaving for vacation he recorded a christmas message for the nation president obama says so on behalf of malia, sasha, bo, sunny, grandma and troops and their families. And may god bless you all with peace and joy in the year ahead. At the vatican. Pope francis gave a Christmas Day prayer for peace in the middle east. He also condemned the terrorist in los angeles. Will carr. Fox news. Unlvs athletes take a break from game time. To make a very important stop at a local hospital. And as fox5s Kevin Bolinger shows us. Its a day the team will never forget. Music bed the masks go on. But there was no hiding the impact a group of unlv student athletes were about to hand out in perhaps their most important road trip of the year. It was a chance to brighten the day of kids dealing with things kids shouldnt have to deal with. Being in the hospital at christmas is a small problem compared to what some of these kids are going through. Seeing the rebels along with dave rice, tony sanchez and football assistant Cedric Cormier walk into the room. Eyes light up and for a few time stopping smiles return. The laughter fills the air and all is right in the world. Ike nwamu its really a big deal to be able to come here and hang out with the kids, lighten the mood a litte bit. Mike hughes, jr. to actually make a difference and give them a fun day to feel nice about themselves and not think about their nice. This is the 7th year unlv stuathletes have visited sunrise Childrens Hospital. Its organized by ken thomson host of sports x radio and longtime las vegas resident. Who knows first hand how hospital visits help kids after watching his brother suffer through cancer. Ken thomson i love that side of the athletes. Because we all want our teams to win every single game but at the end of the day just seeing that theres more than just wins and losses, theres more to the community these guys and gals involved its important. The rebels got just as much out of the experience as the kids. Ike nwamu it kind of puts things in perspective for us. When were really down and saying practice was hard, you just think back to these moments and these kids and it will give us some more motivation. And for the kids a chance to make friends with athletes they watch on tv. Playing games. Talking sports. And most importantly. Just being a kid. Jarom schmidt sunrise Childrens Hospital one of the kids said it best today, it was one of the best days of his life. Thats because these are people that thth follow. These are studentathletes that they follow. So to break up their regiment, some of these kids are around a lot of treatment and a lot of healing and a lot of pain. This makes their day. And that might just be the best gift you can get. Ike nwamu its just really a blessing. And be sure to and be sure to tune in to 5five on sunday night. You can catch some of your favorite unlv athletes and the latest on all rebel sports on the reb zone at 11. If youre not ready to say goodbye to christams just yet there are still places to go to keep the holiday spirit alive. Magical forest is open until january sixth for families to enjoy with christmas lights, hot chocolate and merrygorounds. Glittering lights is open till the 3rd. The take 5 to care event is filled with more than 3 million lights and tickets start at 20 bucks this guy wants to stay on the marry goround all night. But hes keeping warm with the hot chocolate so hes alright. This is our first year, but its a great way to end christmas. Come here and check out the lights. We had a great day. Kids got really good gifts from santa. Its Christmas Day and we are here with my mom as well. And we wanted to go ahead and see some christmas lights. So here we are. Ethel m will also be keeping their doors open through the first if youre looking forward to getting away in the new year youre in luck. Travel experts say there will be some awesome deals in the sky. Youre gonna see airfares drop again in 2016 and thats a combination of increased airline capacity, better pricing for jet fuel, and thats all adding up to more competition on routes which means better fares for travelers. He says that even with so many Online Options to buy those tickets. Your best bet is still to pick up the phone and call a travel agent they can get a better look at connecting flights and likley get you a better deal the next question. Whens the best time to buy . If you book on a tuesday or a wednesday, its typically right after the airlines have come out with some fare sales and they send them out via email. So, definitely sign up with your airlines email distribution list, look for those deals as they come out and take advantage of them because if its a good price, dont sit on it, buy it. And of course, be sure to book your flights early. The magical time journal 57 days in advance. So 2 months or so get those tickets. Its boxing day in the uk and in canada the holiday, though has nothing to do with boxing in fact, it gets its name from the old tradition of giving christmas boxes to servants on december 26th the day after christmas. Which means thousands there will be hitting th malls in search of deals. And many us retailers are slashing online prices for the big day. The surprise squad strikes again how the team is spreading cheer this christmas a little girl rings police after a devestating fall who took a tumble the fox5 suprise squad is powered by united nissan. Dollar loan center. And Helix Electric a season of giving the surprise squad has been visitng well but theres one surprise we just had to wait to show you. Because what followed the surprise was nothing short of a christmas miracle. Vicki so the next customer that we have uh, is living in a weekley, she just had a stroke. She wants to get some things for her grandkids, so maybe we can help her do that. Cassandra hi, im Cassandra Jones with the fox5 surprise squad. I hear youre here to pay off some layaway today. Yeah . What all do you have laid away . Sherry some dallas cowboy nfl clothes, a karaoke machine for the kids. Cassandra mmhhmm and i hear you also need to go shopping for your grand children. Sherry yeah. Cassandra yeah. Would it be okay if we took you shopping for your grand children today, and we took care of the bill, and well take care of your layaway as well. Would that help you out . Sherry youre cassandra believe it, were here to help you. Sherry im sorry. Were just having it very bad right now. You dont know what this means to me. My heart is happy today. Cassandra youve been through a lot lately. Can you tell me what youve been going through . Sherry were homeless. Vets are putting us up. Weve got three grandchildren. They need warm clothes. We wouldnt have no christmas. I was coming to cancel the layaway. Cassandra we dont want you to cancel that layaway. And were gonna help you okay. Crying ben as grandparents we do what we can, like my wife said, my daughters husband us. Cassandra hi, hi selena, im Cassandra Jones with the fox5 surprise squad. We actually just surprised your mom, and we been taking her on a shopping spree for your kids. But we need your help to finish that shopping spree, will you help us selena yea. Cassandra how long have you guys been married . Ben go ahead, tell em. Sherry 41 years. Cassandra 41 years . Sherry hes my high school sweetheart. Cassandra oooh sherry now hes my babysitter. Ben were Firm Believers in marriage. Its til the end, so thats what it is. We dont take it lightly. Sherry thats why i picked you. Cassandra heres what we got your 8 year old. Would she be into that . Selena you guys are awesome, yes. Ben if you could take a picture of her now, youll see that she has stopped completely shaking, shes just so at ease, i know much, and she keeps it inside her, and i know it affects her, um, but at this moment i know she could not be happier. You already gave me a present, by having her, having her like this. She just, shes just ecstatic. Sherry thank you. Cassandra youre welcome. Vickie its just been amazing today. Just seeing her laughing and crying, from where she was when she first walked in, uh its just been a turn around, its been great. Cassandra thats for you. Sherry laughing whoo baby. Somebody gonna be a warm santa clause. 990. 15 for my family. Thank you fox5, thank you nissan, thank you kmart. You just made our christmas. Im so happy. These are happy tears, theyre not sad tear. Thank you thank you. Cassandra youre welcome. Thats a wrap cheering sherry and her husband are office to help them get out of the weekly motel theyre staying at and help them into a permanenet home in the new year. Now fox weather 24 7 with Ophelia Young strong winds are returning this weekend with speeds up to 30 mph and gusts to 40. Theyre expected to die down over night into sunday. Well only make it to the mid 40s for our daytime high, and overnight lows will dip into the freezing range. Another system will pass through the area late monday night bringing us chances for rain. After monday we can expect calmer weather with temperatures back into the low 50s. New years eve lows overnight into new years day will dip into the mid 30s with mostly clear skies and some breezes. Calls 911 in a panic. After accidentally knocking over her elf on the shelf. According to legend. If you touch the elf the christmas magic disappears. Fearing just that. The 7year old called the police. The Police Showed up to make sure everyone was safe and to teach the little girl a lesson about calling for help. Mom says they were very understanding. The elf. Reportedly doing just fine. A real life grinchhas been busted. Police in massachusetts posted this holidaythemed parody of the tv show cops. The spoof showing officers catching the grinch green handed he was taken into custody and even had his mug shot taken. Hes being charged with attempting to steal christmas. Frozens olaf, its true meet the man behind the magic. When we welcome back to the show, taking one last live look outside on this saturday before we send you off some of snow covering our mountain tops. Harrd to belive christmas is over already hope your still celebrating though with loved ones. Thats what its all bout getting gas was a little more fun and festive this Holiday Season at a gas station in new york. Station attendant Daniel Kendrick spread some christmas cheer by dressing up as olaf from the movie frozen on Christmas Eve. Hes also dressed up as santa and an elf. And it doesnt just happen around the holidays. Daniel Kendrick, kwik fill employee i started wearing these costumes a few years ago and they absolutely loved them. So ive amped it up every year. And this year it happened to be olaf, and it just morphed into this. Kendrick greets his customers yearround with a song, dance and occasionally a clever costume. That does it for us for fox5 news weekend edition. Thank you so much for joining us. Make sure you tune in tonight for fox5 news at 10 and of course stay up with local headlines on fox5vegas. Com make it a good saturday everybody. Made in hollywood have you ever wondered about what if takes for a movie to end up at your local theater . Well, then stay tuned as made in hollywood teen edition takes a special behind the screen look at story, production and exhibition. Welcome to made in hollywood teen edition where each week well show you how to pursue careers on camera and behind the screen. Entertainment industry professionals at the top of their careers will guide on you