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December 27, 2023       

Victim Identified in Fatal Christmas Residential Structure Fire in Dayton 

Dayton, Nevada – At 7:06 pm on Monday, December 25, 2023, Central Lyon County Fire Protection District was dispatched to reports of a residential structure fire at 180 Railroad Street in Dayton. Units from Stations 39 and 35 responded within approximately 6 minutes of the original 911 call and immediately performed rescue operations to extract an individual from within the residence. Upon arrival, the structure was well involved in fire and resulted in extensive damages. Firefighters were able to locate and remove the victim from the structure. Ultimately, the victim succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased. 

The victim is identified as 73-year-old William Storrs of Dayton. Lyon County Sheriff’s Office notified the next of kin on scene and reports the cause of death is pending investigation.

The fire is currently out and Central Lyon Fire personnel have conducted clean-up operations.  The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division in partnership with investigators from the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District’s Prevention Office. 

First responders acted swiftly and put forth an extraordinary effort to perform the rescue operation and extinguish the fire. On behalf of Lyon County, Central Lyon Fire Protection District, and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, we join our community in mourning this terrible tragedy. 

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