Monday, July 4, 2011 | 5:09 p.m.
Improper disposal of fireworks caused $125,000 in damage to a North Las Vegas home on Sunday evening.
According to the North Las Vegas Fire Department, a garage fire was reported at 10:49 p.m. Sunday at 5724 Awakening St., near Pecos Road and Tropical Parkway.
Firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage of the house. No one was home and firefighters forced entry through the front door of the house.
Officials said the owner of the home reported fireworks debris had been placed in a plastic bag in the garage to cool. Investigators confirmed the fire was caused by the fireworks debris.
The fire caused significant damage to vehicles in the garage, other contents of the garage and two bedrooms inside the home.
This is the third fireworks-related blaze in the city.
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