Clark County Fire Department<\/a> and Las Vegas Fire and Rescue were first alerted about the fire at about 3:41 p.m.<\/p>\nInitially 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>\nNo 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>\nClark County Deputy Fire Chief Billy Samuels did not release a damage<\/a> estimate for the fire.<\/p>\nMany 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>\nLVMPD officers closed Elvis Presley Boulevard between Las Vegas Boulevard and Paradise Road to let firefighters battle the blaze.<\/p>\n