Dog killed in morning fire on Van Patten Street in Las Vegas

CREATED Jul. 6, 2012

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  • A dog was killed this morning during a fire at an apartment complex in the 2600 block of Van Patten Street, near Joe W. Brown Drive and East Sahara Avenue. Video by ktnv.com

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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- A dog was killed this morning during a fire at an apartment complex in the 2600 block of Van Patten Street, near Joe W. Brown Drive and East Sahara Avenue.

The call was received at about 7:37 a.m. by the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was knocked down by 7:47 a.m.

Four apartments total were damaged by fire -- one by the fire itself and three by smoke.

Seven adults have been displaced as a result and the American Red Cross will be providing assistance to them as needed.

No injuries to civilians or fire personnel was reported.

Damage is estimated at $30,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.