January 25, 2008, at approximately 10:50 AM Pacific Time, fire broke out on the top floors of the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Smoke and flames were visable for miles, and closed down some of the Las Vegas Blvd. strip. While the Monte Carlo was evacuated, (to the MGM Grand Garden Arena), so were the guests staying at the Bellagio Hotel, New York- New York Hotel and Casino, and City Center. As the landmark hotel burned, many with a cell phone or camera, stopped in the roads to take photos. Traffic was jammed on the I15 for miles. The smell of smoke loomed in the air, and also the smell of burning styrofoam. Sirens were heard from all directions, and the sight of fire trucks and police were on the nearby streets.
The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino is owned by MGM Mirage, and is a 32-story, 3,000 room resort.
By 12:30 PM, most of the 3-Alarm fire had been contained, and most people resumed to their normal work day. The Clark County Fire Department reported that there were no major injuries.
The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino is owned by MGM Mirage, and is a 32-story, 3,000 room resort.
By 12:30 PM, most of the 3-Alarm fire had been contained, and most people resumed to their normal work day. The Clark County Fire Department reported that there were no major injuries.
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Total Statistics for 2006 and 2007:
Media Release
Thursday, January 24, 2008For Immediate ReleaseFire & Rescue
Contact: Tim SzymanskiTelephone: 229-0145
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Total Statistics For 2006 And 2007
The following final statistics are for 2007 and 2006 for Las Vegas Fire & Rescue:
Total Responses for 2007: 84,762 (2006: 81,912)
Total Fire Responses 2007: 2,691 (2006: 2,810)
Total Emergency Medical Responses 2007: 77,393 (2006: 74,002 )
Hazardous Materials 2007: 716 (2006: 683)
Bomb Squad 2007: 199 (2006: 164)
Other Calls 2007: 3763 (2006: 4,253)
(Other calls include smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, wires down, weather related, etc.)
Total number of incidents 2007: 84,762
Percentage of calls 2007:
Fire Related: 3.17%, or 2,691 calls
Emergency Medical: 91.31%, or 77,393 calls
All other calls: 5.46%, or 4,678 calls
Included in the "Other Calls" – Child Lock in Autos*: 369 calls
Included in the "Other Calls" – Drowning/Diving Accidents*: 79 calls
* As reported to Fire & Medical 9-1-1.
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