The North Las Vegas Fire Department says a Republic Services truck had a small fire in the back of the truck where trash is collected.
The fire was causing a lot of smoke at around 4:42 p.m. on Friday in front of the plant located at 1 West Cheyenne Avenue near North 5th Street.
One engine was sent to extinguish the fire.
The truck stopped outside the building and there was no extension to the building.
13 Action News will post updates as they become available.