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01/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/10/2026 13:29

Fatal Fire At 200 block of N. 19th Street

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fatal Fire At 200 Block of N. 19th Street

Cause Of The Fire Is Under Investigation

On Friday, Jan. 9, at 7:40 p.m., Las Vegas Fire & Rescue (LVFR) responded to a reported structure fire at the 200 block of N. 19th Street. The first LVFR unit arrived on scene approximately five minutes after dispatch and confirmed a working fire at the address.

Crews located an adult male victim in his 50s, initiated medical care and transported him to the hospital. Fire suppression operations were conducted simultaneously, and the fire was put out in less than 10 minutes.

Despite the efforts of the responders and hospital staff, the patient was pronounced deceased.

No additional injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the LVFR Fire Investigation Unit.

The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada was notified and are assisting the displaced residents.

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Las Vegas City Council

Mayor Shelley Berkley | Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen

Olivia Diaz | Francis Allen-Palenske | Nancy E. Brune | Shondra Summers-Armstrong

City Manager Mike Janssen

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