A blaze broke out at the Kit Kat Ranch brothel in Mound House, just off Highway 50 East, with no injuries after employees reported hearing popping noises preceding the fire.
On Thursday, September 14, around 6 p.m., witnesses observed thick smoke billowing from the Kit Kat Ranch, prompting a response from the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, the East Fork Fire Protection District, and the Carson City Fire Department. Upon arrival, crews found the building engulfed, with flames rapidly advancing into several false ceilings, allowing the fire to extend into the attic and infiltrate the HVAC system.
Nine individuals were on-site when the fire ignited and safely escaped the premises. No patrons were present during the incident.
One sex worker, trying to calm her co-worker’s nerves, quipped, “Adds new meaning to ‘firehose, don’t it?’”
Firefighters initially entered through the front entrance with hoses, preventing the fire from reaching the roof. However, the flames eventually breached the attic.
By around 8:45 p.m., crews had quenched the fire, though some interior flames and substantial smoke persisted. They also undertook efforts to open up the building for thorough assessment.
The structure sustained extensive damage during the incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and authorities returned to the brothel the following day to determine its origin.
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