Firefighters battle blaze, wind at vacant North Las Vegas motel
February 19, 2018 - 3:55 am
Updated February 19, 2018 - 5:38 am
North Las Vegas firefighters are battling a Monday morning blaze at the vacant Barker Motel at 2600 Las Vegas Boulevard North, near Carey Avenue.
At 3:30 a.m., firefighters fought strong winds at the scene near the Las Vegas Boulevard North and Carey Avenue. Las Vegas Fire Department crews also arrived on scene just before 4 a.m.
The flames had died down at one point, before a strong gust caused the fire to flare up again along the roof of the motel.
Winds were gusting between 31 and 37 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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