Meth lab explosion leads to apartment fire near Decatur, Cheyenne

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KSNV) — Firefighters have extinguished an apartment fire resulting from an explosion Thursday morning.

Around 8 a.m. on Thursday, North Las Vegas firefighters responded to the 3300 block of North Decatur Boulevard after receiving multiple reports of an explosion.

Crews arrived to a ground-floor unit actively burning and threatening the apartment above.

More than 50 firefighters from the North Las Vegas Fire Department and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue responded to the scene, preventing the flames from spreading to the other residences in the 8-unit complex.

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Three people were injured. One of the injured was transported to University Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition.

Investigators have determined the initial explosion came as a result of an occupant manufacturing methamphetamine. The investigation is ongoing.

Several residents have been displaced. The American Red Cross is assisting those affected.