Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Body found in recreational vehicle after fire

Fatal RV Fire

Steve Marcus

A view of a fatal recreational vehicle fire next to a vacant house on Primrose Path, near North Rancho and Vegas drives, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. One person was found dead in the fire, officials said.

Fatal RV Fire

A view of a fatal RV fire next to a vacant house  on Primrose Path, near North Rancho and Vegas drives, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. One person was found dead in the fire, officials said. Launch slideshow »

Firefighters found a body inside a recreational vehicle that caught fire this morning near Rancho and Vegas drives, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials.

Crews were dispatched to reports of smoke about 5:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of Primrose Path, officials said. The body was discovered about an hour later.

The RV was parked next to a vacant house, officials said.

The fire department and Metro Police are investigating the blaze, officials said. The Clark County Coroner’s Office will identify the remains.

Further details were not provided.