A fire broke out at a home in North Las Vegas on Tuesday morning, causing burn injuries to two people and smoke inhalation for a third. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, located in the 2100 block of Travis Street, near W. Lake Mead Boulevard and Losee Road, around 8:30 a.m, as reported by 8NewsNow.
Two individuals with burns were taken to University Medical Center, one in critical condition. A third person with smoke inhalation was treated at the scene. North Las Vegas firefighters contained the fire and rescued several dogs from the home, according to a FOX5 Vegas.
The cause of the fire is unknown, and the damage to the home is not clear. The North Las Vegas Fire Department emphasized the importance of having a home fire escape plan for a quick and safe evacuation. North Las Vegas Fire Department successfully prevented the fire from spreading to nearby homes. "NLVFD advises residents to have a home fire escape plan to safely and quickly evacuate during a structure fire," as stated by FOX5 Vegas and 8NewsNow.
