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A large fire in an abandoned building west of the Las Vegas Strip on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, sent up a plume of smoke that was visible for miles in the valley
Published Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 | 7:29 a.m.
Updated Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 | 8:27 a.m.
A fire in a vacant building near Interstate 15 sent up a plume of smoke that was visible for miles in the Las Vegas valley during today's morning commute.
Firefighters were called at 6:23 a.m. to the building, at 3701 Sirius, where they reported heavy flames coming from the structure. The building, previously occupied by Normandie Country Bakery, is less than a mile west of I-15 near Desert Inn Road and Valley View Boulevard.
In a televised interview shortly before 8 a.m., Las Vegas Fire and Rescue spokesman Tim Szymanski said the flames had been extinguished and no injuries were reported. Damage was estimated at $500,000.
When the first firefighters arrived, flames were already through the roof, which was collapsing, an indication that the fire had been burning for some time, Szymanski said.
Firefighters from Las Vegas and Clark County fought the blaze, which took about 45 minutes to bring under control, he said. Crews battled the fire from the outside because the building was unstable, he said.
The bakery went out of business about five years ago and the building was empty, Szymanski said. The building did not have a sprinkler system, he said.
The building, which was deemed a total loss, will be fenced off because of its unstable and dangerous state, Szymanski said.
Saw the video on 8newsnow website, these hero's need to learn to put the water on the fire. Only 1 truck in operation? Come on guys I know there are more then 1 ladder truck in Las Vegas! Also glad to see the guys on the handlines being so excited to be at a fire that they over shot the fire... Come on guys you can do better from a Class 1 fire dept!
Clark County Fire is only an ISO Class 2
GoBruins
Wednesday morning quarterback. Yeah, I know I can tell what's going on by sitting on the coach and watching it on the internet. Another certified expert. I don't know the whole story, but I'm sure there is a reason they did what they did. Did you watch the debate, that should qualify you to run for President, in your mind.
@ Tick I can give my opinion from being an ex firefighter. So yea calm down sparky.
@JEB excuse me I was wrong, City Fire is Class 1.
GoBruins
Perhaps next time you make one, you'll find out the whole story. Former firefighter, well that explains your comment. Most likely from California, can tell. I've read it before.
GoBruins
Yes Las Vegas Fires is a ISO Class 1 Department