Arson believed to be the cause of business complex fire

Two businesses were destroyed
A Clark County Fire Department engine rushes to a scene
Clark County Fire Dept Photo credit SimonPRBenson/Getty Images

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - A fire that destroyed two businesses near Sunset Park early Monday is being investigated as arson, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

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The fire started around 2 a.m. in one of the complex's buildings on Eastern and McLeod, just east of Sunset. The size and strength of the blaze caused the roof to collapse. More than 70 firefighters responded to the call.

Video surveillance from one of the businesses affected shows a man throwing a Molotov cocktail into the business, then running off. Investigators will be using that video, and well as any other footage they may be able to gather from other nearby businesses, to help in their investigation.

Anyone who might have more information is being asked to call Metro Police. You can remain anonymous by using Crime Stoppers (7o2-385-5555, www.crimestoppersofnv.com).

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