Former Alpine Motel Owner Pleads Guilty in Las Vegas Fire

Adolfo Orozco-Garcia, the former owner of the Alpine Motel in Las Vegas, has entered a plea deal in connection with a devastating fire in December 2019 that resulted in six fatalities and injuries to 13 others. Orozco-Garcia signed an Alford plea, acknowledging there was sufficient evidence for a conviction without admitting guilt. Prosecutors accused him of acting as a 'slumlord,' neglecting serious maintenance issues, including inoperable fire alarms, which contributed to the tragedy. The fire was traced back to an unattended stove being used for heating in a building that had numerous fire code violations. Sentencing is scheduled for June 3, with potential prison terms of one to four years for the manslaughter charges. The plea deal allows Orozco-Garcia to avoid a lengthy trial, which had faced several delays.