{"id":282211,"date":"2023-07-23T12:44:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-23T17:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=282211"},"modified":"2023-07-24T13:23:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T18:23:55","slug":"93-las-vegas-firefighters-respond-to-fontainebleau-hotel-smoky-blaze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/93-las-vegas-firefighters-respond-to-fontainebleau-hotel-smoky-blaze\/","title":{"rendered":"Fontainebleau Hotel Smoky Blaze Leads 93 Las Vegas Firefighters to Respond"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fire officials are continuing to investigate Saturday afternoon\u2019s rooftop fire at the Fontainebleau Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. A plume of smoke could be seen for miles as 93 firefighters responded.<\/p>\n

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Smoke seen from the roof of the Fontainebleau Hotel, pictured above. No injuries were reported. (Image: KTNV<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It appears the fire ignited roofing materials and debris on top of the towering 67-story blue structure, according to Las Vegas TV station KTNV<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clark County Fire Department<\/a> and Las Vegas Fire and Rescue were first alerted about the fire at about 3:41 p.m.<\/p>\n

Initially responding firefighters got to the hotel about six minutes later. They were able to take elevators to the roof.<\/p>\n

They quickly doused the fire, and it was contained to the roof.\u00a0They also searched the roof and building to ensure no workers or construction crews were at risk.<\/p>\n

The smoky blaze was extinguished at 4:19 p.m. Fire pumps at the building automatically activated.<\/strong><\/p>\n

No injuries were reported.<\/p>\n

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As a precaution, firefighters drank fluids in the oppressive heat to remain hydrated.\u00a0Firefighters also took rotational breaks from fighting the blaze.\u00a0Las Vegas temperatures reached about 114\u00b0F during the fire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In a statement released on Saturday, the Fontainebleau Hotel said the incident was a \u201cminor fire\u201d which was \u201cquickly contained.\u201d<\/p>\n

The hotel added it is cooperating with local officials as they investigate the cause of the fire.<\/p>\n

As safety and security are our highest priorities, we are working closely with the investigators,\u201d<\/strong> the hotel said in the statement.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Clark County Deputy Fire Chief Billy Samuels did not release a damage<\/a> estimate for the fire.<\/p>\n

Many Crews Respond<\/h2>\n

Of the 93 firefighters, crews at the site included 12 fire engines, four ladder trucks, seven rescue units, four battalion chiefs, two heavy rescue units, and two air crews.<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers and EMTs also responded to the property. Hotel security guards assisted emergency crews to allow them to get to the roof, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

LVMPD officers closed Elvis Presley Boulevard between Las Vegas Boulevard and Paradise Road to let firefighters battle the blaze.<\/p>\n

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Thank you for your inquiries and well wishes for our employees. LVFR Units are on the scene for an incident at Fountainbleu. This incident is within @ClarkCountyFD<\/a> Jurisdiction. Their team is taking the lead and will provide more information as it becomes available. Stay Safe,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/eNaTgvkgGZ<\/a><\/p>\n

— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) July 22, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n