LATEST UPDATE: We've learned about some arrests in connection with a fuel spill that shut down part of the strip yesterday.
UPDATE: According to police, nothing hazardous was found at Circus Circus and the incident is over.
Update at circus circus
Posted by Parker Collins on Thursday, March 24, 2016
According to a spokesperson for the hotel-casino, guest operations at Circus Circus were not affected by the incident and the hotel-casino was still able to provide ample parking for its guests.
UPDATE: Police say that the initial incident was a spillage involving 25 gallons of diesel fuel.
However, they are now investigating another incident involving a car that may have some sort of chemical inside.
Police have blocked off several areas around Circus Circus and are redirecting traffic.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
EARLIER STORY
Firefighters responded to a possible fuel spill at Circus Circus on the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday morning.
The spill was reported at 4:10 a.m.
Firefighters outside of @CircusVegas this morning. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/KOIj1Tg0BS
— Parker Collins (@parkercollinstv) March 24, 2016
Looks like some sort of fuel spill. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/3GKHDjeWZA
— Parker Collins (@parkercollinstv) March 24, 2016
Firefighters are standing by the van behind the tape. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/nNJTutOg1f
— Parker Collins (@parkercollinstv) March 24, 2016
Spill is about 25 gallons of diesel, but now they're checking out another car in the area that could have a hazardous chemical inside @KTNV
— Parker Collins (@parkercollinstv) March 24, 2016
Police are stationed out on the street now. @KTNV @YasmeenTV pic.twitter.com/u6ouBnQYh9
— Parker Collins (@parkercollinstv) March 24, 2016
Part of circus circus drive is closed off. @KTNV @YasmeenTV pic.twitter.com/yikykWHOSI
— Parker Collins (@parkercollinstv) March 24, 2016
Officer is redirecting traffic at circus circus drive and Sammy Davis Jr. Drive. @KTNV @YasmeenTV pic.twitter.com/eJDeHrQIAM
— Parker Collins (@parkercollinstv) March 24, 2016