LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Firefighters rescued a pet cat and contained a heavy garage fire at a home in southwest Las Vegas Thursday morning, according to the Clark County Fire Department.
Crews were dispatched at approximately 8:47 a.m. to the 9000 block of Hawaiian Summer Street, near Eastern Ave. and Silverado Ranch Blvd., following reports of a residential structure fire.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel encountered a heavily involved garage fire. Firefighters immediately deployed hose lines to suppress the flames while simultaneous search teams entered the house to check for occupants.
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Crews quickly brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading further into the home, said CCFD officials.
During the search, firefighters located a cat inside the residence and brought the animal outside safely. Paramedics evaluated one person at the scene for minor injuries; that individual was not transported to a hospital.
A total of 30 firefighters responded to the blaze. The Clark County Fire Department received assistance from NV Energy, Southwest Gas, and the American Red Cross.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Officials are asking drivers and residents to avoid the area as emergency crews clean the scene, and traffic remains impacted.
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