US 95 lanes reopen after vehicle fire in southwest Las Vegas

By Jessica Terrones Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 12, 2019 - 6:30 am

Updated April 12, 2019 - 1:14 pm

A vehicle caught fire about 4:45 a.m., Friday on northbound U.S. Highway 95 after Russell Avenue. (RTC Cameras)

All lanes are open after a vehicle fire on U.S. Highway 95 Friday morning in southwest Las Vegas.

A vehicle caught fire about 4:45 a.m. on northbound U.S. 95 after Russell Road, according to a Regional Transportation Commission alert. It’s not known if there were any injuries.

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