MGM Grand fire, Fire disaster in Nevada
The MGM Grand fire was one of the deadliest hotel fires in United States history.
On November 21, 1980, a massive fire broke out at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.
The tragic event profoundly impacted fire safety regulations and building codes nationwide.
After being rebuilt, the resort is now known as Bally's Las Vegas.
A total of 85 people were killed and more than 700 were injured as a result of the fire.
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