LAS VEGAS " A fire official says five people are recovering from smoke inhalation, and one also had minor burns after fire gutted a unit at a downtown apartment complex in Las Vegas.
Fire spokesman Tim Szymanski (zim-ANN'-skee) says three of the injured were taken to the hospital and two were given oxygen at the scene.
Firefighters quickly doused flames after the fire was reported about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at the three-story complex on Fourth Street near Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
One apartment was gutted and a downstairs unit had water damage.
Fire investigators say the blaze might've been fueled by medical oxygen.
Comments
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Sign in to comment