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Nevada insurance regulators urge wildfire-affected residents to review coverage · Las Vegas Sun

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  SPEAKER_00: It's Wednesday Las Vegas.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's what's making news from Las Vegas Sun.
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  SPEAKER_00: We start northern Nevada, where the state's insurance regulator is urging wildfire affected residents to review their coverage.
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  SPEAKER_00: The bug fire and Fred Mountain Fire, burning in Washoe County north of Reno, have merged into a single blaze covering more than 44,000 acres.
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  SPEAKER_00: As of Tuesday, it was only about 4% contained.
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  SPEAKER_00: The state is urging insurance companies to work proactively with policyholders, supporting the claims process and offering flexibility on premium payments.
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  SPEAKER_00: Next, tourism numbers.
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  SPEAKER_00: Las Vegas air travel is down, and experts point to sparrow airlines bankruptcy and a pullback in Canadian travelers.
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  SPEAKER_00: Speaking to the Las Vegas Conventions and Visitors Authority board Tuesday, aviation consultant Joel Van Over said domestic air travel fell 8% and international travel dropped more than 13% in fiscal year 2026.
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  SPEAKER_00: Spirit, once one of the airport's biggest carriers serving 16 markets, halted operations in May.
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  SPEAKER_00: Harry Reed International served more than 4.2 million passengers in June, a 9.3% drop compared to June 2025.
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  SPEAKER_00: In entertainment news, Sir Rod Stewart is calling off the remaining dates in his one last time farewell.
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  SPEAKER_00: The 81-year-old singer needed a coronary stent procedure after postponing and canceling several shows, including his Cincinnati concert and a performance in Cleveland.
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  SPEAKER_00: His cancellations will include a six-night residency at the Coliseum at Caesars Palace here in Las Vegas.
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  SPEAKER_00: And lastly, preseason football is almost here for your Las Vegas Raiders.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Raiders host the Cardinals on Thursday, kicking off a chance to see which players emerge alongside rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza and the team's rebuild.
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  SPEAKER_00: Great analysis piece by the Suns Case Kiefer.
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  SPEAKER_00: Visit Lasvegassun.com for continuing coverage.
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  SPEAKER_00: Have a great Wednesday.