Monte Carlo Casino Fire
Pictures taken of the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino Fire in Las Vegas have given investigators the break they needed to determine the initial point the fire started. They are still trying to determine what started the fire. The casino had to re-locate its estimated 5,000 guests and to find new venues for conventions scheduled for the hotel. It is estimated that the damage to the hotel could be in the tens of millions of dollars. An ambulance company spokeswoman said 17 people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from inhaling smoke or from fleeing the building. None of the 120 firefighters were hurt. An ATF fire investigator visited Channel 8 studios to review the tape with the pictures of the fire. While another angle from the ground confirmed what was suspected. The fire made a "V" form on the side of the Monte Carlo. The investigator says that "V" indicates the point of origin. Fire Chief Steve Smith said the fire was an exterior fire fueled by a foam-like building material. Apparently, welders were working on the roof prior to the fire.
