HENDERSON, Nev. -- A four alarm blaze broke out near Boulder Highway and Warm Springs around 7:30 p.m. and burned for several hours.

Henderson Fire says the flames have been confined and under control. Flames and black smoke billowed into the sky and the sight was seen for miles.

Keith Smith and his wife were among hundreds who rushed to the fire. "We could see smoke going up above the buildings and everything. I was curious as to what was burning," he said.

SLIDESHOW: (Photos courtesy: Jennifer Nicholson and Marcello Benevenia)

The fire started in a construction site full of pallets and some propane tanks. Several businesses in the area were evacuated.

"The fuel load over there is just so high with all that raw wood. It burns quickly and burns very high," said Henderson Deputy Fire Chief Steve Goble.

HENDERSON, Nev -- A judge has ruled against NV Energy's plan to build new power lines near a Henderson neighborhood.

"I think the residents and the City of Henderson have proven that if you stand by what's right and what the law is, you can prevail, so we're very excited," said Joel Kaplan, a resident.

The city of Henderson backed the upset residents and shut down the plan two times but NV Energy took the case to court saying this is the most cost-effective way to upgrade the six miles of lines.

"We recognize that anything that we would do would have an impact on some neighbors, but we try to take a look at the entire community." said David Rogdon, NV Energy Government Affairs.

NV Energy says changing the route of the power lines will increase costs that will likely be reflected in future power bills.

HENDERSON -- Strong winds have moved through valley several times this spring season. The most recent wind storm caused so much damage to one structure, it will take months to repair.

The Pavilion in Henderson proved no match for Mother Nature. The canopy suffered a hole roughly a third of the size of the entire structure.

The Pavilion located at Green Valley Parkway and Paseo Verde is often considered one of the best places to watch a concert. But, this summer, it will be out of commission until the hole can be repaired.

"I pulled up on the outside and my heart kind of dropped. It was shocking. The structure was built to withstand hurricane force winds," said Molly Murphy, Henderson Symphony Orchestra.

The wind tore the canopy like it was a piece of paper.