LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A large fire has broken out at a vacant building in the central Las Vegas valley on Saturday afternoon.
Clark County Fire Department has confirmed that a three-alarm fire broke out around 3:00 p.m. on 2975 E Sahara Avenue, which is a vacant building that used to be a K-Mart.
Previously, CCFD crews were on the scene in a "defensive position" with 27 units from Las Vegas Fire and Rescue, CCFD and North Las Vegas Fire, according to CCFD Public Information Officer, Jace Radke.
RTC of Southern Nevada reported that Sahara Avenue was closed in both directions from McLeod Street to Eastern Avenue. Drivers were advised to find and use other routes.
#FASTALERT 4:06 PM, Jan 14 2023
— RTC Southern Nevada (@RTCSNV) January 15, 2023
Sahara Ave CLOSED in both directions from McLeod St to Eastern Ave
Use Other Routes
On Sunday, KTNV attempted to follow up with the Clark County Fire Department about this fire. However, officials said they have been unable to provide an update.
Valley firefighters say this is because the empty Kmart building is considered an "unstable" structure. Firefighters are not able to assess the building for this reason.
