The fire Friday morning at the Monte Carlo Hotel was contained to the roof if all three if the towers. Most of the fire was the foam facade on the roof, and this was the debris seen falling off to the ground. Welding work was being done, but as of Friday night, that had not been named the official cause of the blaze.

The alarms sounded in the hotel and casino. Everyone made their exit without too much trouble. There were a few minor injuries doing this exit. No damage was done to most of the hotel rooms, restaurants, shops and casino. But I would think with the thick black smoke and the water used to put out the fire some damage was done. Some of the penthouse suites on the top floor must have extensive damage from smoke and water. It will take a little time to find out how much water damage was done.

The hotel guest were moved to the NYNY and MGM hotels. I would imagine repairs will be quickly done do have the hotel running full steam ahead with the super bowl weekend arriving next week.

Even on vacation and holidays we need to keep alert and aware of what is happening acircular us. Always best to be prepared!!