LAS VEGAS, NV – In Las Vegas, a devastating fire early Thursday morning resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two adults and two children. Clark County officials confirmed all victims’ bodies were discovered and removed from the residence. Their identities are pending verification from the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner.
The house, located on Langhorne Creek Street near Jones Boulevard and Windmill Lane, caught fire shortly after 4 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find flames consuming the second and third floors. The inferno forced them to evacuate after being driven out by intense heat, and the building began to collapse.
Clark County Fire Chief John Steinbeck commented on the perilous situation faced by his team. He detailed how the fire’s intensity necessitated a withdrawal to safer ground, disrupting immediate rescue efforts and complicating containment procedures.
Escaping from a third-floor window, a woman and child were injured and subsequently hospitalized at the University Medical Center, where they provided some insight into the incident. Initial reports lacked clarity on the number of occupants, but four, including two juveniles, were reported missing initially.
Neighbors recounted being roused by alarming noises, including an explosive sound, breaking glass, and sharp popping noises. Upon the building’s structural failure, firefighting efforts concentrated on surrounding properties, managing to put out the flames within minutes while ensuring neighboring houses remained unharmed.
Firefighters declared the fire-ravaged building a “dangerous structure,” with further search efforts contingent upon its reinforcement. Meanwhile, investigators remained on site to assess and secure the scene.
Details on the fire’s origin remain scarce as the investigation by Clark County continues.