The power outage that hit a strip mall off Tropicana and Pecos in Clark County on Saturday afternoon has left many businesses temporarily closed. The fire was caused by an electrical panel, with seven shops affected by the incident. Although the cause of the fire is still being investigated, it is believed that homeless individuals may be responsible for starting it.
The damage caused by the fire has left several businesses without power completely or partially since the incident. Jonny Galvez, owner of Familia Tattoo, expressed his concern about providing for his family while his business remains closed. Joey Scolaro, owner of Lucino’s Pizza, had to discard a significant amount of food due to the power outage. Both owners feel uncomfortable in the unsafe structures and are worried about their livelihoods.
Galvez and his wife have faced troubling encounters since opening their shop last year, including security issues and safety concerns. They have raised these issues with Colliers Property Management, which manages the shopping center, but have not seen improvement in security measures. Scolaro shared his frustration about the lack of action taken to address security concerns at the strip mall despite repeated requests from business owners. The hope for a successful business has been overshadowed by recurring issues, leaving both Galvez and Scolaro worried about the future of their establishments.
Although there is no clear solution in sight yet, both business owners are determined to overcome this obstacle and get back on track as soon as possible.