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Dog killed in fire near Washington Avenue, Jones

Posted at 2:23 PM, May 12, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-12 17:27:07-04

Las Vegas Fire & Rescue responded to a fire around 11 a.m. in the 6200 block of Fargo Avenue, which is near Washington Avenue and Jones Boulevard.

The fire happened in a tri-level residence.

Upon arrival, a teenager told firefighters that everyone was out of the house. However, one person did receive minor burns and was transported to a local hospital.

One dog was also killed by the fire.

Damage is estimated at $75,000. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.