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Security officer treated for smoke after small fire at Stratosphere

Updated Wednesday, May 3, 2017 | 2:06 p.m.

A security officer was treated for smoke inhalation today after a fire in a bathroom at the Stratosphere, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials.

The fire department reported the incident via Twitter about 10:50 a.m. and said that the fire was put out with a fire extinguisher. The cause is under investigation.

The fire started in a bathroom near the front entrance of the building, official said. Toilet paper, seat covers and a dispenser burned, causing about $50 in damage.