One of two fuel pipelines that connect the Las Vegas Valley to a major oil refinery in Southern California closed Wednesday because of power outages related to fires in the Los Angeles area. The news of the closure caused motorists to flock to gas stations in the Las Vegas Valley,

Following the wildfires that have wrecked the Los Angeles area since Tuesday afternoon, Clark County officials said they are working to mitigate any possible impact to Las Vegas's fuel supply.

Southern Nevada fire crews are expected to leave this afternoon to join the response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Clark County officials said this morning. Clark County’s Office of Emergency Management received

The city of Las Vegas said in a statement on Thursday afternoon the valley "looks to face temporary disruptions in service" of the main pipeline that brings fuel to the valley.

A fuel pipeline that connects the Las Vegas market to a major oil refinery in Southern California has been closed since just before noon Wednesday and remains shut down because of power outages related to fires in Los Angeles.

Raging California wildfires have caused two fuel pipelines in Los Angeles to shut down amidst power outages Now concerns are growing amongst many drivers who s