LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Las Vegas police said fire crews are responding to a gas leak near downtown Friday evening.
Officials with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said officers have been on scene near Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue since 5 p.m.
Las Vegas police said officers are helping with traffic control while the fire department is responding to the gas leak. The intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard is closed between Searles and Washington avenues.
FOX5 reached out to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue for details on the gas leak.
Police said the public should avoid the area.
This is a developing story. Check back later for details.
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