Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - A two-story commercial building was destroyed, and at least eight businesses were damaged, after fire broke out on Friday morning.
Witnesses reported that the smoke was seen coming from an area on Maryland Parkway across from the UNLV campus just after 8am. Thomas Touchstone, Clark County Fire and Rescue’s senior deputy fire chief, said that a cause of the fire isn't yet known.
Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy fire and smoke coming from the roof. Fire officials quickly called a third alarm and focused the battle on the north and south wings of the building, while Las Vegas Metro Police assisted with crowd and traffic control, as well as the evacuation of surrounding buildings.
A post office location within the building was destroyed, and a federal investigation into the fire is likely to follow. U.S. Postal Service (USPS) officials stated that the fire has necessitated the relocation of services until further notice. Customers are being redirected to the Paradise Valley Post Office to pick up their mail. An official from USPS noted that any mail that was not picked up before the fire was destroyed.
USPS says those expecting mail or packages at the University Post Office could call the Postal Service Call Center at 1-800-275-8777 for further assistance. If a package was insured, a claim can be filed online here.
No injuries were reported.