Fire at vacant motel near downtown Las Vegas under investigation
Las Vegas firefighters are investigating a fire that erupted Friday morning at a vacant motel used by squatters near downtown Las Vegas.
The two-alarm fire was reported at about 11 a.m. at the vacant Rummel Motel, 1801 Las Vegas Blvd. South. When the Las Vegas Fire Department arrived, firefighters found heavy flames coming from the roof of the two-story motel, the department said.
Rummel Motel had previously burned at least two time which resulted in extensive damage. Today's fire cause even more damage. Building is used by squatters. PIO1 pic.twitter.com/Kaa8TzXlte
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) March 23, 2018
No injuries were reported during the blaze, but the department said squatters were seen leaving the building. The motel has fallen victim to at least three significant fires in the past, the Fire Department said, and nearly two-thirds of the building has been damaged.
Fire is out at Vacant Rummel Motel, 1809 S Las Vegas Bl. Crews still hitting hot spots. Traffic is flowing in both directions on Las Vegas Blvd. PIO1 pic.twitter.com/suIQKCuRFS
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) March 23, 2018
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