Casino Crime Round Up: Renaissance Hotel Roof Catches on Fire in Las Vegas

Posted on: August 23, 2024, 01:28h. 

Last updated on: August 23, 2024, 01:28h.

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A Thursday evening blaze forced the evacuation of guests staying on two floors of the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel.

Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, pictured above. Two stories were evacuated due to a fire. (Image: Booking.com)

The fire started near the building’s roof and the two floors below were evacuated temporarily.

Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) crews and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers arrived at the property at about 7:50 p.m.

Smoke and a small debris fire on the roof was quickly extinguished, fire officials said.

No flames made their way into the building. No one was injured.

Fire officials didn’t release a damage estimate to repair the building.

The cause of the fire was still under the investigation on Friday, according to Las Vegas TV station KVVU.

Hotel check-in was interrupted. By 9 p.m. check-in resumed. But the check-in process was delayed into the evening hours.

Numerous CCFD crews responded to the hotel. Twelve engines, four truck companies, four battalion chiefs, three rescue units, three support units, and two investigators went to the fire scene. Las Vegas Fire and Rescue crews also responded.

The Renaissance Hotel is located near Paradise and Desert Inn roads. The Las Vegas Convention Center is nearby.

Alabama Gambling Sites Shuttered

Temporary restraining orders forced the closure of five illegal gambling properties in Selma, Alabama, officials announced this week. A total of six gaming sites also were searched.

The five closed locations were identified as:

  • Joker 777

1391 E. Highland Ave., Suite 114

  • Mini Bingo

113 Dallas Ave.

  • Selma Charity Bingo

1824 Highway 14E

  • Selma Bingo

1 Hickory Road

  • Lucky Duck

2584 Highway 80W

These facilities are operating with complete disregard to Alabama law,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said in a statement.

The investigation into the operations was undertaken by the office of Dallas County Sheriff Michael Granthum.

“I applaud Dallas County Sheriff Granthum’s dedication to combat this blight, and willingness to invite our team to assist in addressing these criminal enterprises,” Marshall added.

The law is clear. Gambling is illegal in Alabama and the Attorney General’s Office will continue to enforce the laws of this state.”

Also taking part in the investigation was the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.

Each of the five locations also was searched by officers. So too was a sixth location, 2535 Lewis Street.

The search warrants for the six sites were approved by a local judge after evidence was presented to the court.