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1 man, 2 juveniles in critical condition after suffering heat-related conditions, Henderson police say

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HENDERSON (KTNV) — The Henderson Police Department said a man and two juveniles suffered from heat-related conditions Monday morning.

Police said the three were in a desert area around 9:45 a.m. From Cadiz Avenue and Parawan Street, they were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

The male adult has been identified as 59-year-old Brian Laugeson and was booked in absentia to the Henderson Detention Center for charges related to child abuse/neglect with substantial bodily harm.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

NWS Las Vegas extended the excessive heat warning to last Saturday, and have not renewed the warning as of Monday afternoon. According to their website, Henderson's temperatures are around 109 degrees this afternoon.

For tips on how to stay safe in triple-digit heat, check out Channel 13's other heat-related stories here.