On Thursday night, a residence on S. Rainbow Drive was destroyed in a house fire.

The cause of the fire is at this time unknown. No fatalities have been reported.

According to nearby residents, a large boom or possible explosion could be heard during the fire.

We will update with more information as it becomes available.

Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan, investigative journalist and college professor working in the Sierras. She is an advocate of high desert agriculture, rescue dogs, and analog education.