Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - Traffic was temporarily stopped on I-15 through the Resort Corridor Tuesday morning as thick black smoke billowed from a fire burning under the interstate.
According to Clark County Fire and Rescue, at approximately 6:10 AM, crews responded to a report of an outside fire behind 3150 W Twain Ave.
Prior to arrival there were multiple calls of a fire near the railroad tracks and Sammy Davis Jr. Upon arrival, the first arriving engine announced that the fire was off W. Twain Ave. and it appeared to be a brush fire with limited access. Incoming crews were notified to enter off Twain for the best access.
NHP was advised to shut down the I-15 and Union Pacific was notified to shut down the railroad while suppression operations were taking place.
At approximately 6:35 AM the fire was knocked down. There were no victims or injuries and no further involvement. The cause is undetermined.