Fatal Apartment Fire – 261 Sun Valley Drive, Mesquite Nevada.
At approximately 1:46 a.m. on February 11, 2026, Mesquite Fire Rescue responded to a
report of a structure fire at 261 Sun Valley Drive in Mesquite, Nevada.
Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire within a residential apartment unit. Crews
immediately initiated a primary search of the affected unit, followed by fire suppression
operations. During the search, firefighters located one adult male occupant inside the
apartment.
The occupant was removed from the structure and provided emergency medical care.
He was transported to Mesa View Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced
deceased.
The fire was brought under control, and no additional injuries were reported. Adjacent
apartment units were evaluated for fire extension and smoke damage.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The identity of the deceased will be
released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office following notification of next of kin.
Mesquite Fire Rescue is working in coordination with the Mesquite Police Department
and the Nevada State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Mesquite Fire Rescue reminds residents of the importance of working smoke alarms
and having a practiced home fire escape plan.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
To view the release: Sun Valley Drive fire
