Fireworks may be to blame for devastating apartment fire
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An update on the fire that destroyed an apartment building on July 5, 2012. Video by ktnv.com
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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Four people were injured and 46 residence were displaced Thursday evening in a massive fire at an apartment complex on Karen Avenue. Video by ktnv.com
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL MANNSCHRECK
Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Fire officials say fireworks may be to blame for the massive blaze that destroyed an apartment complex on Thursday evening.
A Clark County Fire Department spokesman said that a preliminary investigation revealed that fireworks may have been the cause of the blaze at the complex on Karen Avenue.
The fire left 22 units destroyed and 46 people homeless. Four people, including a firefighter, were injured. All are expected to survive.
The blaze was first reported at about 6:45 p.m. Crews put out the fire at about 8:45 p.m.
The American Red Cross was called to assist those displaced.
Action News will continue to update this story as the investigation continues.
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