If you are a business partner with the Clark County Fire Department such as a developer or a construction company please click on the following link to take you to the Clark County Building and Fire Prevention Bureau. Between 30 and 35 people were displaced, and the American Red Cross was helping them to find shelter. A fire that erupted at a Las Vegas apartment building early Saturday morning killed at least six people and injured 13, officials said. He said investigators’ first priority, however, was to figure out what caused the fire. Six people were killed and 13 injured after a fire Saturday morning in a three-story apartment complex in downtown Las Vegas, authorities said. Tim Szymanski, the public information officer for the fire department, told Fox 5 Las Vegas that the fire originated on the first floor of the building before spreading. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Follow him on Twitter @DormanInDC. Fox News Flash top headlines for Dec. 21 are here. People hung out of the windows as black smoke filled the structure and smoke detectors beeped, firefighters told reporters. Authorities said they are investigating the fire that broke out at the Alpine Motel Apartments, a three-story complex in downtown Las Vegas. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. All rights reserved. Sam Dorman is a reporter with Fox News. The fire broke out around 4:15 a.m. near a stove in a first-floor unit, Szymanski said. The candles, heating devices and Christmas trees that are common at this time of year significantly increase the risk of structure fires occurring, Szymanski said. The station reported the fire may be the second deadliest fire since the 1980 blaze at the MGM Grand Hotel where more than 80 people were killed. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The structure was built in 1972 and had 41 units, Clark County property records show. Although the fire was mostly contained to the unit where it began, Szymanski said the unit’s resident left the door open while evacuating. If you are planning a special event, please contact our EMS Division at (702) 455-7311. Residents’ injuries included smoke inhalation, fractures and broken bones. Las Vegas fire investigators, police homicide detectives and crime-scene investigators, and the county coroner’s office were on the scene, which the fire department said is standard procedure in a fatal fire. “The first thing that you think of is, ‘We’ve got to save those people’ — because a fall of 16 feet or higher can be fatal,” Las Vegas Fire Department spokesman Tim Szymanski said at a news conference. PHILADELPHIA EXPLOSION LEVELS THREE HOMES, SPARKS 3-ALARM FIRE; 2 FEARED DEAD. When firefighters arrived at the predawn blaze at the Alpine Motel Apartments, some residents of the Las Vegas complex had already jumped from the three-story building. (Las Vegas Fire and Rescue). (Las Vegas Fire Department… (Las Vegas Fire and Rescue). You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Market data provided by Factset. According to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, at least 50 people were displaced by the fire. Five of the injured, including a pregnant woman, were in critical condition Saturday afternoon. Las Vegas Fire Department firefighters work the scene of a fire at a three-story apartment complex early Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Las Vegas. The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning. (Las Vegas Fire and Rescue). Firefighters extinguished the blaze within five minutes of arriving at the scene, the department said on Facebook. Heavy smoke and high heat were coming from the building, the station reported. Initial reports showed that it appears to have been accidental, a fire official told reporters. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Six people were killed and 13 injured after a fire Saturday morning in a three-story apartment complex in downtown Las Vegas, authorities said. Szymanski said the fire appeared to be accidental, but authorities were investigating whether the building on North Ninth Street had code violations because they did not hear fire alarms going off. Legal Statement. The damage is currently estimated at $475,000, KTVN reported. “I’m sure if any citations are going to be issued — I’m not saying there is, but if there are — it’s probably going to take some time because numerous city departments will be working together and they’ll want to make sure that they’ve covered everything before they issue anything,” Szymanski said. Authorities say six people were killed and 13 others injured. “This is the perfect storm for fires,” he said. Szymanski said the building sustained roughly $475,000 worth of damage. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. “This is the period that makes firefighters the most nervous, in addition to the Fourth of July.”, Three French executives were convicted in the suicides of 35 of their workers, ‘The biggest disaster of the decade’: A roundup of the most memorable ‘Cats’ reviews, After a toddler’s death, a church has tried for days to resurrect her — with prayer. Market data provided by Factset. He said when crews arrived, multiple people were seen hanging from windows on the second floor. All rights reserved. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Fire Activity/Information: Recent Incidents Open Incidents Incident by Type Regional Fire Resources: Living with Fire; Nevada Fire Information Central Nevada Interagency Dispatch Center Elko Interagency Dispatch Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Las Vegas Interagency Communication Center Two cats and one dog also died in the fire, and Szymanski said one dog was rescued. Several jumped and were injured, the department said. The cause of the blaze is under investigation. Firefighters in Las Vegas work at the scene of a fire at a three-story apartment complex early Dec. 21. The fire department earlier said five of the injured were in critical condition and that several residents were hanging out of windows as firefighters arrived. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. or redistributed. First responders took 10 people to the hospital, and Szymanski said three people went there by private vehicles. As a result, Szymanski said, smoke filled the hallways and made visibility “zero,” prompting people to try to exit through windows. You can also request incident reports online. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Residents told officials that the 41-unit complex in downtown Las Vegas lacked heat and that people had been using their stoves to warm themselves. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC.
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