LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Four police officers were injured this morning during a 2-alarm fire at a Siegel Suites property on North Las Vegas Boulevard.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue responded to the fire at 10:42 a.m. They say that the fire was confined to one unit, but surrounding units had to be evacuated.
F3H TOC: 10:43AM. 700 N Las Vegas Blvd. fire in 3-sto Siegel Suites, water on fire, N Las Vegas Bl closed, checking for extension. #PIO1NEWS Now 2-alarm. Incident # 0194436 pic.twitter.com/eXmdno7tY1
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) June 5, 2020
The police officers are most likely suffering from smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion. LVFR spokesperson Tim Szymanski says the police officers did a commendable job getting people out of the building before they arrived.
Three people were also injured during a house fire in the downtown area. LVFR believes that fire may have been cooking related.
Both fires are under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
