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Monte Carlo Fire

Breaking: Fire on Roof of Monte Carlo Las Vegas

Where: 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S [map], Las Vegas, nv, United States, 89109

January 25, 2008 at 3:37 PM | 2 Comments

A full on three alarm fire is currently blazing atop the Monte Carlo Las Vegas. Those on the scene are reporting dark plumes of smoke and fire crews are already on the roof.

The fire began on the roof around 11 AM local time Friday and has progressed swiftly, engulfing the resorts top four floors. The building is being evacuated according to hotel spokesman Gordon Absher of MGM Mirage Inc, which jointly owns the property with Circus Circus.

Huge crowds have gathered on the strip to watch the fire, and traffic is gridlocked. No word yet on what started the fire, but usually hotel roof fires are caused by the large HVAC units atop these buildings, however, at this point that is speculation.

Satellite photos and map of the Monte Carlo here.

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