LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Firefighters are responding to a deadly fire in the southwest valley Thursday morning.
Around 4:15 a.m., Clark County firefighters arrived at Langhorne Creek Street and discovered a home with “fire venting from all windows on the second and third floors.”
According to CCFD, firefighters first attempted to enter the second floor through the front door but were pushed out by the heat. Two crews were able to enter by cutting through a garage door on the first floor and attempted a search, but had to leave when the home began collapsing on them.
Firefighters say the roof, third floor, and second floor have all collapsed into the garage.
At 4:18 a.m., a second alarm was called and additional support was requested.
Firefighters then began working to contain the fire to avoid it spreading to other nearby homes. At 4:22 a.m., crews extinguished the fire outside the home and attempted another search through the collapsed building.
Two residents of the home were treated and sent to UMC Trauma after jumping from a third-floor window. Four additional residents have not been located, firefighters say.
Firefighters remain at the scene to conduct an investigation and tackle any hot spots.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Henderson Fire Department are at the scene to assist CCFD. Additionally, rescue teams and Nevada Task Force 1 are providing aid.
An official from Clark County Fire Department will share additional details on the incident at 11 a.m.
This is a developing story, check back later for updates.
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