Reno, NV (March 9, 2022) – Troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol, together with the Reno Police Department, are investigating a deadly house fire that occurred on Sunday evening, March 6, in Reno.

Multiple agencies were dispatched to the 1700 block of Carlin Street just before midnight for a report of a house fire. Though firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze after about an hour, authorities say that one person died and another victim was transported to an area hospital for smoke inhalation.

Reno Fire Chief Dave Cochran added that the cause of the blaze is undetermined, but firefighters were able to rule out arson. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts go out to the injured victim and their family. We hope for their full recovery.

Fatal Residential Fires in Nevada

When a victim is exposed to fire, caustic chemicals, or severe heat, they can sustain serious burns. In addition to these injuries being extremely painful, they can also result in permanent deformity, costly surgical treatments, including skin grafts, and beyond.

Sadly, in 2020 alone, almost 20 home fire fatalities were reported by authorities in the Silver State. Moreover, the national average was nearly 3 deaths and 10 injuries in 2019 per 1,000 fires. Though deaths and injuries from commercial fires, as well as other burn injuries, remain fairly rare, they are nonetheless devastating to those involved.

Furthermore, severe burns can result from any of the following accidents, including but not limited to:

• Residential or commercial fires in buildings
• Electrical shocks
• Explosions
• Construction or fracking accidents
• Corrosive chemical spills

Those affected by these incidents often cope with financial difficulties, long-term physical issues, and emotional trauma. When victims die as a result of these fires, their loved ones may be left in an unbelievably tough position. Families must often endure exorbitant medical and funerary expenses on top of grieving the sudden loss of their loved one.

But if you’ve sustained injuries or had a loved one die in a fire, you may have legal options as you move forward. If you’ve been affected by one of these unfortunate accidents, please contact a Reno burn injury attorney at your earliest convenience.

Burn Injury Attorney in Reno

Thankfully, with the assistance of a knowledgeable Reno personal injury accident lawyer from Eric Roy Law Firm, you have viable legal recourse. At Eric Roy Law Firm, you can speak with one of our Las Vegas-area personal injury lawyers at your earliest convenience.

Our mission is to understand your objectives and to exceed your expectations, so you can rest assured that we will deliver superior legal services in a timely and efficient manner. In addition to scheduling a personalized session and lunch with every client, we tailor our advice to match your specific needs. As a result, you can feel confident that we will help you move forward as smoothly and as stress-free as possible.

Our dedicated legal team has spent years fighting for both victims and their families. Please contact us at 702-423-3333 so that we can schedule your free consultation as soon as possible.

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