PHOTO: Fire investigators work during the daylight hours to determine the cause of the Monday evening fire.
Monday at 6:36 p.m. Golden Valley Firefighters were dispatched to a fire and explosion in the area of Collins and Hope Road. Upon arrival, Firefighters discovered a fully involved 32-foot fifth wheel trailer approximately 30 feet from a private residence. Firefighters discovered there were several additional propane tanks next to the burning trailer and there was a burn victim. The fire was quickly extinguished as paramedics treated a 72 year old male patient who reportedly was inside the trailer lighting the propane stove when the explosion occurred. The explosion ripped the back of the trailer off, throwing it over a fence and critically burning the occupant who was still inside. The patient was treated on scene and transported to KRMC, later being airlifted to the Las Vegas Burn Center for treatment. Crews remained on scene for approximately two-hours managing the scene and extinguishing hot spots. In all, ten firefighters responded. The trailer is considered a total loss, however the home adjacent the trailer was saved, only suffering minor heat damage. The status of the patient is unknown at this time.
