News Fire, explosion reported at Hoover Dam

[KPRC2]

Police in Boulder City, Nevada, say they are headed to the Hoover Dam after reports of an explosion Tuesday morning.

Videos posted on social media showed what appeared to be a fire or explosion in a building near the base of the dam. Boulder City officials said on Twitter that the fire was out before the fire department arrived.

Calls to police at the dam and Bureau of Land Management officials for information were not immediately returned.

#Hooverdam - the fire was extinguished before Boulder City Fire Department arrived on scene. Bureau of Reclamation/ Hoover Dam will be handling any additional questions.

— CityofBoulderCityNV (@BoulderCityNev) July 19, 2022

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