LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A firefighter was taken to the hospital and another person was treated on the scene after a Tuesday morning fire.
According to the Clark County Fire Department, the fire happened at 10:15 a.m. in the 6000 block of E. Tropicana Avenue, which is near Main Street.
Once firefighters arrived at the scene, they saw heavy smoke coming from the room and the fire was "well advanced".
Due to structural concerns, firefighters were called out of the building after doing a primary search to make sure everyone was out of the building.
One firefighter was taken to the hospital with a minor knee injury. A civilian was also treated on the scene. They are both expected to be okay.
Clark County fire officials said the fire has been extinguished, as of 1:45 p.m.
Southwest Gas and NV Energy also responded to assist with securing utilities to the property.
Crews are still investigating what caused the fire.
