LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A large fire shut down traffic in downtown Las Vegas for several hours on New Year's Eve.
The fire was first reported at approximately 4:43 p.m. Tuesday. A traffic camera showed columns of flame burning near Maryland Parkway and Fremont Street.
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As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, roads that were closed for the incident had reopened, according to Channel 13 reporter Jhovani Carrillo.
Police had shut down portions of Fremont Street and Maryland Parkway at 10th Street and Ogden Avenue to keep the public away from emergency vehicles.
We've reached out to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue for additional information but had yet to hear back on Tuesday night.
