An investigation is underway after fire crews knocked down a small brush fire along I-80 east near McCarran Blvd. Sunday afternoon. 

The fire started around 3:45 p.m. and was knocked down by 4:15 p.m. 

Fire crews tell us four power poles were damaged, but no injuries were reported.

MAY 25, 2025:

Fire crews worked an active brush fire this afternoon near the eastbound side of Interstate 80, near W. McCarran Boulevard.

Nearby traffic cameras showed the fire putting up large amounts of black smoke, and coming close to three powered billboards in the area.

This is a developing story - we will provide more information as it becomes available.