LAS VEGAS (AP) — One person was hospitalized with burns after an explosion at a hot air balloon site near the Las Vegas Strip.
The Clark County Fire Department said in a preliminary statement that it was called to the scene of an industrial area about a half mile east of Las Vegas Boulevard at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday.
Two propane tanks exploded at the site for hot air balloons, with flames spreading to two trailers.
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Crews worked to secure the nearby area and protect two larger propane tanks and possible ammunition at the facility.
Road closures in the area were lifted around noon.