Fire near UNLV sends smoke across Las Vegas valley; blaze erupts in two-story building, firefighters on scene. Photo/X.
Las Vegas Fire: A blaze broke out near the e University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Friday morning. Thick smoke was seen coming into the siky which was visible across the Las Vegas valley.
A two-story commercial building located behind the UNLV student union was reported to appear under fir as the blaze appeared to originated from the place.
Reports quoting witnesses at the scene said that the fire seemed to have started on the second floor of the building which houses several retail businesses, including a nail salon, a café, and a post office.
No official details are out yet about the the cause of the fire and extent of damage. Witnesses reported that smoke was clearly appearing rising high into the air from multiple vantage points across Las Vegas.
Reports say that Las Vegas Fire & Rescue crews have responded promptly to the scene and as of Friday morning, firefighters were actively working to contain the blaze.
At 8:39 a.m., UNLV posted an advisory on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, “Avoid Maryland Parkway near University Rd due to Clark County working an active fire. There is no current threat to UNLV campus.”
There has been not shared any details about any injuries or damage estimates as firefighting efforts continue.
Also Read: Is Yellowstone National Park Supervolcano About To Erupt? This Is the Last Time It Erupted
Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
Amit Shah Issues Big Statement, Says After Commonwealth Games, Ahmedabad Will Host Olympics In 2036
Before the Olympics, Shah said, Ahmedabad will host nearly a dozen national and international sports…
From Jhol Momo To Kulfi: Inside Full Menu Served To Russian President Putin At Rashtrapati Bhavan
The banquet began with a warm, clear soup called Murungelai Chaaru. This was followed by…
Watch: US President Donald Trump Awarded First-Ever FIFA Peace Prize At 2026 World Cup Draw
FIFA President Gianni Infantino personally presented the award to Trump, calling him a leader 'who…
