1 injured, several displaced in northeast Las Vegas fire

An early Friday morning fire at a northeast Las Vegas residence injured one person and displaced several people.

The Las Vegas Fire Department responded to fire in a small outbuilding that had been converted to apartments at 4949 Monroe Ave., near Nellis Boulevard and Owens Avenue, just after 4 a.m.

Witnesses told fire investigators that the owner of the building was using generators and extension cords to supply electricity after power to the outbuilding was disconnected.

The owner was either refueling the generator or mixing fuel when a flash fire was ignited. He had minor burns on his legs and was treated at the scene.

Seven to 10 people lived in various buildings on the property. The American Red Cross is working to determine how many people will need assistance after the fire.

Only the outbuilding was damaged. Investigators estimate the fire caused about $65,000 in damage.

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