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1 Person, 1 Dog Found Dead In Las Vegas-Area Building Fire

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities in Las Vegas say a person and a dog have died after a northeast Las Vegas residence caught on fire.

The Clark County Fire Department and Las Vegas Fire and Rescue responded to a high-level structure fire around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Authorities say more than 15 firefighters from multiple crews arrived to find smoke coming from the detached building.

Clark County Deputy Fire Chief Jonathan Wiercinski say a man and his dog were found dead inside after the fire was extinguished. The county coroner's office is expected to identify the person who died. An investigation is ongoing.