Central Las Vegas business fire investigated as arson

By Max Michor / Las Vegas Review-Journal

February 14, 2018 - 5:32 am

Updated February 14, 2018 - 7:23 am

A Wednesday morning fire at 4330 W. Desert Inn Road is being investigated as an arson. (Max Michor/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas Police and the Clark County Fire Department are investigating a suspected arson in the central valley.

Clark County Firefighters responded about 3 a.m. Wednesday to a business at 4330 W. Desert Inn Road, and the fire was out by 3:30 a.m.

Metropolitan police later arrived at the scene and taped off the area. Metro Lt. Isaac Auten said CCFD was investigating the fire as an arson incident.

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

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