What the records say
- When
- 21 Nov 1980
- Kind
- Fire
- Coordinates
- 36.11° N, 115.17° W
- Description
- deadliest fire in Nevada history
- Deaths
- 85
MGM Grand fire
1980 casino fire in Paradise, Nevada, US
The MGM Grand fire occurred on Friday, November 21, 1980, at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The fire killed 85 people, most through smoke inhalation. The fire began from a refrigerated pastry display case in a restaurant located on the first floor. A fire engulfed the resort's casino, and smoke spread into the hotel tower.
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