LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — First responders converged in downtown Las Vegas after a train car caught fire on Friday evening.
Traffic cameras in the area showed a heavy presence of emergency vehicles in the area of Bonneville Avenue and Main Street.
As of 5:21 p.m., southbound Main Street was shut down from Lewis Avenue to Bonneville Avenue, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
WATCH: Video shared with Channel 13 shows the column of smoke after the fire broke out
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada confirmed the fire sparked in the area of 350 S. City Parkway, which is close to the Smith Center's parking garage.
Drivers and members of the public were advised to avoid the area and, if possible, use an alternate route.
#FASTALERT Fire reported in the area of 350 S City Pkwy. Please avoid the area and plan alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/098elIlUYB
— RTC Southern Nevada (@RTCSNV) November 23, 2024
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue confirmed its first units were dispatched to the area just after 4:30 p.m. on reports of a train car on fire.
"The first unit on the scene forced entry into the rail car and found several vehicles on fire," a spokesperson wrote in an email to Channel 13.
WATCH: This video shows firefighters battling the flames inside the train car
Fire crews were able to contain the flames to the rail car where they originated, officials said. As of 5:30 p.m., they were said to be checking other train cars to make sure the fire hadn't spread.
No injuries have been reported as a result of this incident, Channel 13 was told.
At last check, the scene was still active. Fire officials didn't immediately have additional information to share.
This report will be updated as we learn more.
