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Few things can be as damaging both physically and psychologically as a fire. Despite the efforts and progress made in controlling fire since discovering its potential, we fail to prevent fire related tragedies time and again.

The Clark County Fire Department faced more than a fair share of disasters caused by fires. We included here accounts of a few of those disasters that grabbed national attention. They are truly dramatic stories of tragedy and unparalleled heroism.


El Rancho Vegas Hotel & Casino
June 17, 1960

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The MGM Hotel
November 21, 1980

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The Las Vegas Hilton
February 10, 1981

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PEPCON
May 4, 1988

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Gold Strike Hotel & Casino
June 16, 1998

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