Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino on Fire

January 26, 2008

Big news today, as the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino caught fire! The blaze started from from the centre section of the hotel and spread across the roof with debris falling to the ground below.

The hotel is reportedly being evacuated, although it’s not believed there are any serious injuries, although some people have been taken to hospital for minor injuries such as smoke inhalation. 120 firefighters are believed to have been involved in dealing with the fire.

Fortunately it seems that this event has passed without any serious incidence, probably partly due to the much stricter fire codes in place since the 1980 fire at the old MGM Grand which took 87 lives.

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