Quick look at the fox 5 weather 247 forecast. Fall arrives thursday morning with a strong low is moving over our area. Its bringing strong winds for the next 24 hours. A wind advisory goes into effect at noon Las Vegas Area could be as high as 40 plus miles per hour, more than 50 mph on mount charleston. Those winds stick around until friday morning. In the wake of the trough daytime temperatures will drop to the low 80s, into the upper 50s overnight. By saturday High Pressure takes over with temperatures starting to climb. We will remain below normal daytime highs until tuesday. Here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk. Overnight. A fire at an abandoned home downtown may have been caused by squatters. Firefighters were on the scene around 4 30. On Casino Center near utah. The fire took a very short time to put out. Investigators believe squatters may have started the fire. The Golden Nugget is Still Standing this morning, thanks to the spr system that kickedin as a result of an overnight fire. The fire broke out in one of the guest rooms. Prompting an immediate evacuation of three floors. Fox5s peter dawson is live downtown with more on how the fire started. A rude wake up call for many guest here at the Golden Nugget. The 8th, 9th and 10th floors were evacuated due to rooms on the 9th floor. The fire started after midnight when a women fell asleep and her cigarette of some kind caught fire to her mattress. The mattress started to smolder setting off the Sprinkler System alerting security at the hotel who evacuated three floors of the carson tower. Lv fire pio Tim Szymanski credits the Sprinkler System for minimizing damage and preventing serious injuries. So its not like the movies where one person lights a sprinkler and the whole floor activates its not like that. In t his case, it was just one sprinkler head that were aware of. Fire, smoke and water damage was contained to that one room, only the mattress and headboard burned causing 10,000 in damages. After 90 minutes of frustration all evacuated guests were allowed to return to their rooms. Only 3 of the 18 floors of the carson tower guest probably didnt even know this small fire incident was taken place. Investigators believe this was an accident and as of now the woman staying in the room is not only lucky to be injury free but also no charges will be filed. We just spoke with someone at the hotel and they told us that the cause was an electrical cigarette plugged into the outlet and charging. Were working to confirm this, Tim Szymanski only told us this fire was smoking related. Dominating National Headlines this morning. A state of emergency is in place in charlotte, North Carolina after another night of violent protests. The National Guard was deployed overnight to help control the crowd. This morning the streets in Downtown Charlotte are different story wednesday night. Police deployed flash bangs and tear gas to control the crowd. Despite those efforts. At least four officers were injured in the unrest. Charlottes mayor is now calling for peace. Its a tragic time for our city. I am asking for calm. I am asking for the community to have peaceful protests and to let our officers and our community do its work of finding out the real truth and making sure we do have evidence that explains that and shows that. Mayor roberts says she w consider options such as a curfew if the protests continue. Major companies with offices in the downtown area are telling their employees to stay home today. Body cameras and Police Dashboard video of tuesdays Fatal Police Shooting of Keith Lamont Scott have not been released. Under a new North Carolina state law. Footage from police body or dashboard cameras cant be released to the public without a court order. So the North Carolina chapter of the aclu is police to release the footage right away. The new law doesnt go into effect october first. The family of the unarmed oklahoma man shot and killed by Police Last Week is speaking out. Terence crutcher was shot dead by a Tulsa Police Officer last friday. A vigil was held last night to remember the 40 yearold man, whose family says he was waiting for help after experiencing car troubles. Now, crutchers family wants charges filed against the officers invol in the shooting. I lost my twin brother who did nothing wrong. Absolutely nothing wrong. I believe in accountability and you know we just want justice. We want charges pressed. We want the people who are paid to serve us. They cant be above the law. Officer betty shelbys Attorney Says she was afraid crutcher was reaching for a gun, so she shot him. Federal, state and what happening. The officer is on administrative leave pending the investigation. A local public defender is standing her ground. After a judge asked her to remove a black lives matter pin from her shirt. Erika ballou was told to take the pin off. Or shed be off her clients case. I think that black live matter should be equated with Breast Cancer is stop people from dying. There are a lot of symbols and statements being made. Was this such a big deal . I dont know this comes after the Las Vegas Police union wrote the police chief asking him to ban in his words all black lives matter paraphernalia from the courtroom. While free speech is protected. An attorney who specializes in First Amendment rights tells us the judge has an obligation to keep politics out of the courtroom. This land is my land. This land is my land no jas. Its. This land is your land right it sounds selfish, but i didnt write the song. Well our land will be free to roam this weekend. Details on public lands day, and what it means for you. For me . Thanks cc will resume shortly we wear. When were practicing if i dont feel good in what im wearing i dont look good. T. J. Maxx has that variety. I can get a lot for my money. Its like yay t. J. Maxx if youre feeling it, just go for it, dont wait. Maxx life at t. J. Maxx. Congressman hecks become part of the problem in washington. Ck voted to protect perks for politicians like himself, allowing congressmen to travel on private jets at taxpayer expense and voted members of congress, like himself, taxpayerfunded healthcare for life. During a government shutdown. Congressman heck is whats wrong with washington. Dscc is responsible [ricky]quality top tier gas can help engine performance. Hmm. Rmance on the road inspires me. Hes the real mvp [ricky whispers]you inspire me. Now fox5 weather 24 7 with les krifaton fall arrives thursday morning with a strong low is moving over our area. Its bringing strong winds for the next 24 hours. A wind advisory goes into effect at noon today. Gusts in the Las Vegas Area 40 plus miles per hour, more than 50 mph on mount charleston. Those winds stick around until friday morning. In the wake of the trough daytime temperatures will drop to the low 80s, into the upper 50s overnight. By saturday High Pressure takes over with temperatures starting to climb. Below normal daytime highs until tuesday. Here is a look at your drive here are the out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps here are your photos for the day back to the news desk. When we come back from our next commercial break. It will almost officially be fall. So what does that mean exactly, alyssa . Cc will resume shortly im Hillary Clinton and i approve i know more about isis then the generals do. John mccain, a war hero. Hes not a war hero, hes a war hero because he was captured. I like people that werent captured ok. Donald trump compared his sacrifices to the sacrifices of two parents who lost their son in war. How would you answer that father . What sacrifice have you made for your country . I think ive made a lot of sacrifices, built great structures. Ive had tremendous success, i think. Those are sacrifices . Have been killed Nevada Police officers in the last few years. The truth is, we make it too easy for criminals and the dangerously mentally ill to buy guns. They get them at gun shows or online from strangers, no questions asked. So heres something we can do to honor the fallen close the background check loophole. That will help prevent future cop killings. It works. In states that have closed the loophole, nearly half as many Police Officers have been shot and killed in the line of duty. Background checks save lives. V. O. yes on question one. We are one nation under god. That black and white, we are one nation indivisible. That republican and democrat, we are all americans. Id like to punch him in the face. You know what they used to do to guys like that . I could stand in the middle of 5th avenue and shoot somebody and i wouldnt lose any voters. Priorities usa action is responsible congressn come part in washington. Heck voted to protect perks for politicians like himself, allowing congressmen to travel on private jets at taxpayer expense and voted members of congress, like himself, taxpayerfunded healthcare for life. Heck even voted to allow congressmen to take their pay during a government shutdown. Congressman heck is whats wrong with washington. Dscc is responsible fall. Right now at 721 on right now at 721 on september 22nd. Like right this moment. Summer is officially over. And the season puppy abby. A 3 month old goldendoodle who is welcoming fall with open paws. So fall may have just started seconds ago. But weve been seen Pumpkin Spice season for a while. From the latte. To Pumpkin Spice flavored oreos and even meat. The question is. Have we gone too far . Fox 5s Alyssa Deitsch is here to analyze. Alyssa . Today i am the fox5 Pumpkin Spice expert. And according to heres why what we have here are just a few examples of Pumpkin Spice. It started with things we love. Like the candle. And the psl. Thats Pumpkin Spice latte for all yall who are not basic. But then we started seeing stuff like this. Pumpkin Tortilla Chips and Pumpkin Spice salsa. Those are just big nonos. Maybe the biggest offenderand most digusting thing to turn pumpkin flavored are these sausages. But then again. Maybe its these Pumpkin Spice flavored pringles. Here are some other things we found online. Pumpkin spice m ms. Oreos. Cookies. Jello. Donuts. Pumpkin spice kisses. Marshmallows. But you can pair those with Pumpkin Spice and caramel Pumpkin Spice belvita crackers or how about Pumpkin Spice bagels with Pumpkin Spice cream cheese . And you can end it all with a nightcap of Pumpkin Spice vodka. It never ends. But things could be worse. There are memes going around. Showing Pumpkin Spice clorox bleach. That is not real. But. What do you think . Do yuo pumpkin come fall . Is free this saturday. Waiving admission fees to celebrate National Public lands day. Death Valley National park. Gold strike hot springs trail head. And the moapa Valley National wildlife refuge will also waive admission on saturday as well. When hiking. And enjoying the wilderness here in the desert. Its imparative thta you take precautions. Each hiker needs to pack their own gallon of water. Hiking shoes. A hat and sunscreen are a must, and dont go hiking alone. Always take a buddy with you. Also. Tell people where youre going and when you expect to return. And of course. Dont forget to bring water for your pets. We have the naked truth. On the naked trump yep. The infamous statue. Created by a las vegan. Is now in las vegas. Weve got reaction from folks passing by the. Uumm. Work of what kind of person would misuse the topic of rape in a Political Campaign . Joe heck, thats who. The truth is, as attorney general, Catherine Cortez masto led the fight against crimes like Sexual Assault and worked with republicans and democrats to make sure rape kits were administered for victims. But in washington, congressman joe heck for rape kits. Joe heck. Lying about rape. Part of the problem in washington. Ez masto good morning its 7 on this , welcome back to fox five news this morning. Well have the latest on all your top stories. But first lets check in with les krifaton for a look at your fall arrives thursday morning with a strong low is moving over our area. Its bringing strong winds for the next 24 hours. A wind advisory goes into effect at noon today. Gusts in the Las Vegas Area could be as high as 40 plus miles per hour, more than 50 mph on mount charleston. Those winds stick around until friday morning. In the wake of the trough daytime temperatures will drop to the low 80s, into the upper 50s overnight. By saturday High Pressure takes over with temperatures starting to climb. We will remain below normal here is a look at your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes photos for the day back to the news desk. The strtaosphere casino was evacuated and parts of the Las Vegas Strip were shut down. After a Security Officer reported a suspicious package on wednesday. Even though it turned out to be a false alarm. Law enforcement says their big response was by design. You look around the world and these are the steps i promise you as a city and as a multi operation. Were gonna take each and every time to protect our tourists our local men and woman who live and work in this area. Multiple agencies including metros bomb squad responded to the stratosphere. They investigated a backpack left unattended in the hotel lobby. Which they say was actually beeping. But by the end of the investigation they were able to determine the bag was full of medical equipment. Security has been especially high country. After the recent bombings in new york and new jersey. Ahmad rahami is the man believed to be behind the attack. But right now. F bi investigators are also looking into 2 more people seen on Surveillance Video removing a Pressure Cooker from a piece of luggage in new yorks chelsea neighborhood. Police say the men are witnesses not suspects. And authorities are interested in what they may have seen. Breaking news. We want to go live to charlotte, North Carolina. Where the mayor are responding to the latest protests overnight following the deadly officer involved shooting. The signs metro says you should watch for. On this weeks behind the badge. [ cellphone ringing ] its just another scandal from Danny Tarkanian. Tarkanian was the corporate lawyer for those with an elaborate scam that tricked hundreds of seniors into donating to fraudulent charities, totaling millions. And when a shady tarkanian deal went bust, why would we ever send Danny Tarkanian to congress . Dccc is responsible for the content of this advertising. Jim dunlap too many Nevada Police officers have been killed in the last few years. The truth is, we make it too easy for criminals and the dangerously mentally ill to buy guns. They get them at gun shows or online from strangers, no questions asked. So heres something we can do to honor the fallen close the background check loophole. That will help prevent future cop killings. In states that have closed the loophole, nearly half as many Police Officers have been shot and killed in the line of duty. Background checks save lives. Sports stories now. The end of an era for one man. And the rise of another. Folks. If Lamar Jackson isnt on your radar yet. Been hyping this kid. Michael vick tweeted hes five times better than him . The young louisville qb singlehandedly destroyed the 2 team in the nation last saturday. Beating Florida State 6320. Hes already logged 18 touchdowns hes pretty much the frontrunner to win the heisman and is on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the caption what just happened in reference to the 6310 win over fs u. This week louisville plays marshall. Also. Since were on the topic. Un lv plays idaho at Sam Boyd Stadium at 6 pm saturday. 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