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1 dead in Harmon Avenue apartment fire

Posted at 1:42 PM, May 16, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-16 19:03:12-04

According to the coroner, the patient transported from the scene of an apartment fire in critical condition has passed away.

The Clark County Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 5421 E. Harmon Ave., near Boulder Highway.

Upon arrival crews reported heavy smoke and flames from the second floor of the 2-story apartment building. Crews had knockdown of the fire by 4:54 a.m.

Search crews found the first victim inside the apartment unconscious and unresponsive. The person was transported to the hospital.

Another person received minor injuries and was treated at the scene.