LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A fire that broke out inside the Terminal 1 parking garage at Harry Reid International Airport on Wednesday afternoon has been extinguished, officials with the Clark County Fire Department said.
Around 3:08 p.m., between four and six vehicles caught fire on an upper floor of the garage, officials confirmed to Channel 13. At least one of those vehicles is believed to be electric.
WATCH: Video shared with Channel 13 shows a large plume of smoke coming from the garage
The passenger pickup area was temporarily shut down due to the ongoing fire response, and the garage was evacuated. As of 4:28 p.m., passenger pickup had reopened, Channel 13 was told. Level 1M of the garage remained closed during the investigation.
Two people were treated for smoke inhalation, fire officials said. As of 4:30 p.m., the cause of the fire was still under investigation.
Entrances to the Terminal 1 garage were temporarily closed while the fire was contained, an airport spokesperson stated. Travelers were advised to use the Terminal 3 parking garage while the situation in the T1 garage was resolved.
"Please allow extra travel time and expect delays on airport roadways," the airport official stated. "We appreciate your patience."
WATCH: A traffic camera in the area captured the smoke and emergency response
We first heard reports of smoke coming from the building just before 3:30 p.m. As of 3:40 p.m., the smoke appeared to be clearing up.
A traffic camera near the airport showed smoke coming from the garage and a number of emergency response vehicles outside the garage, including several fire engines.
This is a developing story. We'll share updates as we learn more.
