Fire prompts smoke, traffic issues near downtown Las Vegas
A Friday evening fire in downtown Las Vegas is snarling traffic near Las Vegas City Hall and the Smith Center parking garage.
The fire started in a railcar, said Las Vegas Fire Department spokesperson Jordan Moore. No injuries have been reported.
LVFR units responded to a train railcar on fire just after 4:30 p.m.
The first unit on the scene forced entry into the railcar and found several vehicles on fire. Crews confined the fire to the railcar of origin.
Currently, the scene is still active. pic.twitter.com/OuyCYySXme
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) November 23, 2024
Fire crews were dispatched after receiving a call reporting a train fire after 4:30 p.m., according to fire officials. The first unit found several vehicles on fire.
The Regional Transportation Commission posted on X about the fire just after 5 p.m.
#FASTALERT Fire reported in the area of 350 S City Pkwy. Please avoid the area and plan alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/098elIlUYB
— RTC Southern Nevada (@RTCSNV) November 23, 2024
The fire has been contained to the railcar where the fire originally started, fire officials said.
The Las Vegas Fire Department was still on scene and checking other railcars to see if the fire expanded, fire officials said.
Main Street was closed from City Hall’s Parking Garage to Lewis.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Annie Vong at avong@reviewjournal.com. Follow @annievwrites on X. Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.
