City of Las Vegas, NV

11/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/07/2024 15:25

UPDATE: Fatal Fire At 209 Catalini St. In Las Vegas

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Fatal Fire At 209 Catalini St. In Las Vegas

Cause Of The Fire Is Under Investigation

UPDATE - Both individuals found in the struture have passed away.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at 11:07 p.m., Las Vegas Fire & Rescue received an emergency call for 209 Catalini St. The first LVFR units were on site within four minutes of their assignment. Crews forced entry and searched the residence; two victims were located − one male and one female. Both patients were rescued from the home. Fire crews continued to work to contain and mitigate the fire.

The female patient was transported to the hospital in critical condition, and has since passed away. The second victim also succumbed to his injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Two individuals were illegally on the premises. No current or recent Code Enforcement or Fire Prevention inspection activities are associated with this address.

The damage to the home is estimated at $50,000.

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Incident #11062024-4468982

Las Vegas City Council

Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman | Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen

Cedric Crear | Victoria Seaman | Olivia Diaz | Francis Allen-Palenske | Nancy E. Brune

City Manager Mike Janssen