Early Tuesday morning, a fire broke out in an apartment complex in southwest Las Vegas, displacing eight residents. The Clark County Fire Department responded to the incident at 2725 West Wigwam Avenue, as reported by KTNV. Upon arrival at around 7:26 a.m., fire crews observed smoke and flames emanating from the second floor of the building.
In a statement obtained by 8 News Now, the Clark County Fire Department confirmed that a total of three apartment units were affected by the fire, which was successfully contained by 7:48 a.m. According, to the 8 News Now report, the units sustained smoke damage, and an apartment on the first floor also had water damage. Clark County Fire Department deployed six engines, two trucks, two rescues, and various leadership personnel totaling 39 crew members to tackle the blaze.
Residents had evacuated the complex prior to the arrival of the fire department, minimizing the risk of injury. Additionally, several cats were rescued from the premises, with no reports of harm to the animals. Despite the swift action of fire crews and the lack of reported injuries, eight individuals have been left without a home as investigations into the cause of the fire continue, as per 8 News Now.
At present, the cause of the fire remains unclear and the arson division of the Clark County Fire Department is leading the investigation. The department has yet to release any additional details regarding the source of the incident, or the possibility of foul play. The displaced residents are currently addressing their immediate housing needs in the wake of this unexpected and disruptive event. Meanwhile, the community has rallied around those affected, as the investigation unfolds and recovery efforts are underway.
