2 taken to hospital after house fire north of downtown Las Vegas
Two people were hospitalized after a house fire near downtown Las Vegas early Wednesday.
Las Vegas firefighters responded about 2:05 a.m. to 705 North 17th St., near Bruce Street and East Bonanza Road, according to an email. Smoke was evident when Las Vegas Fire Department crews arrived and the fire in a single story house was quickly knocked down.
One of three occupants was taken to University Medical Center for burns. A second was later taken to UMC for complaints of smoke inhalation.
The American Red Cross is assisting three displaced victims.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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