LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Firefighters responded to the scene of a large brush fire in Henderson near Sunset Road and Arroyo Grande Boulevard early Wednesday morning.
The fire, reported around 4:20 a.m., originated in the Whitney Mesa Recreational Area, which is surrounded by homes, and grew between two to three acres by the time firefighters arrived. A traffic camera in the area captured large flames and heavy smoke.
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Henderson Fire Chief Scott Vivier said fire crews responded to the scene within five minutes and contained the fire. However, a second alarm was called to bring in additional firefighters from Las Vegas to assist.
Around 50 homes were evacuated by firefighters and residents who saw the flames…