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Vegas FFs Practice Run Up Stratosphere

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Las Vegas Valley firefighters practiced for this year's Firefighter's Tower Run Wednesday.


They have to run up 108 stories of the Stratosphere, which is more than 1,400 stairs.


The run is to raise money for the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation. It will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday.


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