An explosion and a fire were reported at the Hoover Dam in Nevada on Tuesday, say witnesses and local officials.
Video footage posted to social media showed the blast and fire. Local officials have not confirmed either but said the fire department is responding.
Officials confirmed that the fire was put out, according to the City of Boulder in an update.
“The fire was extinguished before Boulder City Fire Department arrived on scene. Bureau of Reclamation/ Hoover Dam will be handling any additional questions,” said the City of Boulder, located in Nevada, at around 1:50 p.m. ET.
“Boulder City Fire Department is en route to an emergency call at Hoover Dam. No further information is available at this time,” the city had written at around 1:30 p.m. ET….