A fire has been confirmed at The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States.
Reports say the fire, which was reported at about 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) began in the top center of the hotel and quickly spread to the top five floors, burning a large section of the roof and facade. Flames were seen shooting out of the top of the hotel. Also visible was a plume of black smoke which according to witnesses, was visible for many miles.
At least three fire companies responded to the scene and quickly began to extinguish the fire. As of 12:00 p.m., the fire was nearly contained. The Strip has been closed off in front of the hotel while firefighters continue to fight the blaze.
All guests have been evacuated from the hotel with no injuries reported. The hotel has 3,002 guest rooms, 211 suites and is 32 stories high.
The cause of the fire is not known and is being investigated.
Sources
- Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas Erupts in Flames — Cleveland Leader, January 25, 2008
- Associated Press. Fire at Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas — WJW, January 25, 2008
- Las Vegas Casino On Fire — CBS News, January 25, 2008
- Kathleen Hennesey, AP. Fire breaks out at Vegas' Monte Carlo — Yahoo! News, January 25, 2008
- Fire erupts at Las Vegas casino-hotel — CBC News, January 25, 2008
- Associated Press. Monte Carlo Hotel in Vegas on Fire — KDFW, January 25, 2008
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Originally published by Wikinews on January 25, 2008. Original author: Wikinews.
CC BY 2.5. Photograph: The hotel before the fire.
Image: Mamy69. Source file. CC BY-SA 2.5. CC BY-SA 2.5.
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