Flames engulf vacant building west of I-15 in Las Vegas – KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV)KTNV is on the scene of a large fire that broke out in an industrial area west of Interstate 15 in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning.

At approximately 8:10 a.m., Clark County Fire department responded to a call regarding a building fire at 3613 Procyon Street, near Valley View Boulevard and Twain Avenue.

While en route to the fire, dispatchers noted that there have been several fires at this address and that there was some structural instability. The first arriving unit found heavy smoke coming from the Procyon side of the building. Additionally, firefighters say that 90 percent of the roof had fallen and the second-floor landing was structurally unstable.

Fire crews surrounded the building on the outside and set up the truck for an aerial master stream, which extinguished the fire.

Firefighters also noted that primary and secondary life searches have not been completed in the interior because of the structural instability.

At this time, the cause is undetermined and damages have not been estimated. However, area business owners told reporter Alyssa Bethencourt that the building is vacant and was recently occupied by squatters.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area of Spring Mountain Road and Procyon Street, according to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

This is a developing story. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

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