On Friday, at about 7:40 p.m., Las Vegas Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of North 19th Street. The first fire unit arrived within five minutes and confirmed a working fire at the scene, according to the City of Las Vegas.
Fire crews found an adult man in his 50s, provided medical care, and transported him to a hospital while other crews worked to extinguish the fire. The fire was brought under control in less than 10 minutes, as reported by the City of Las Vegas.
Despite lifesaving efforts, the man was later pronounced dead at the hospital. No other injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada is assisting residents who were displaced.
