Las Vegas Daily Local Headlines: RV fireball, 215 ramp closures, and traffic disruptions

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RV erupts into a fireball on Sunset Road; driver badly burned

Police say an RV hauling gasoline caught fire Thursday evening (Feb. 26) on eastbound Sunset Road near Jones Boulevard, sending up a dramatic fireball and leaving the driver with significant burns. Traffic was shut down in the area while crews worked the scene and investigators looked into how the fuel was being carried. The incident is a sharp reminder that loose or unsealed fuel containers can turn a routine drive into a serious emergency.

Big weekend ramp closure coming to the western 215

Clark County is warning drivers to plan for detours tied to construction along the western 215 beltway. The southbound 215 off-ramp to Charleston Boulevard is scheduled to close starting 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, and reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, March 2. Crews are expected to use the closure window to install large prefabricated concrete structures that support pedestrian undercrossings, part of a broader trail and connectivity project.

Downtown crash shuts down a key intersection

A separate crash Thursday morning (Feb. 26) blocked all lanes at Utah Avenue and Commerce Street, closing the intersection in all directions for a time. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes while officials worked to clear the scene and gather details.

Quick hit: freeway crash alert near Las Vegas Boulevard

Transit officials also issued a traffic alert Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 25) for a crash on southbound I-11 at Las Vegas Boulevard with the left lane blocked. If you are heading through the corridor, checking real-time traffic updates before you roll can save you a lot of stop-and-go frustration.