North Las Vegas police are investigating a body found in a car fire on Tuesday afternoon. At around 2 p.m., officers were called to the 1000 block of East Colton Avenue, near Losee Road and West Cheyenne Avenue, where a van was reported on fire.
When emergency responders arrived, they discovered the van engulfed in flames. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire, only to uncover a body inside the vehicle.
The North Las Vegas Fire and Police departments are jointly handling the investigation. Authorities have not released any details about the identity of the victim or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigators are working to determine whether this fire was accidental or suspicious, but no further information has been made available at this time. This is a developing story, and local officials are urging anyone with information to come forward.
