Fire at Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas Keeps Spectators Watching

Las Vegas always has a flair for the dramatic. Whether it be people screaming when they hit jackpots at the slot machines, or breathtaking performances by superstar celebrities in the hotels.

On Friday, one of the casino put on a performance it would soon like to forget. A fire broke out at the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas. Nobody was injured badly, but the flames did attract a crowd.

While employees and guests were evacuated from the building, onlookers watched as the fire raged. It was reported at about 11:00 A.M. this morning, and upon hearing the word, people rushed to get a glimpse of the fire from the streets outside of the hotel.

The top floor of the building received most of the damage. Typically, in Las Vegas casinos, the top floor is reserved for the pricier suites the hotel has to offer. The Monte Carlo has 211 penthouse suites to go along with their 3,000 rooms.

Welders had been working on the roof of the building. There has been no evidence, however, as to what caused the fire. Authorities are still investigating the causer. Most of the fire has been brought under control by fire departments in the County.

The Monte Carlo Resort was built in 1996.

January 25, 2008
Posted By Larry Rutherford
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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