"From Ashes to Awareness- Remembering the MGM Grand Fire"
Oct 29, 2023 ·
59m 58s
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In this compelling episode, we remember the MGM Grand Fire, one of the deadliest hotel fires in American history. On November 21, 1980, a fire broke out in the MGM...
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In this compelling episode, we remember the MGM Grand Fire, one of the deadliest hotel fires in American history. On November 21, 1980, a fire broke out in the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, killing 85 people and injuring over 600 others.The fire started in the hotel's casino and quickly spread to other areas of the building. The hotel's fire safety systems were inadequate, and many guests were trapped in their rooms by smoke and flames. The fire also spread to the hotel's parking garage, destroying over 400 vehicles.The MGM Grand Fire was a tragedy that shocked the nation. It also led to significant changes in fire safety regulations for hotels and other public buildings. In this episode, we discuss the causes of the fire, the heroic efforts of those who helped to save lives, and the lessons learned from this tragedy.
Here are some specific questions that we will explore in this episode:
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Here are some specific questions that we will explore in this episode:
- What were the causes of the MGM Grand Fire?
- What were the failures of the hotel's fire safety systems?
- What were the heroic efforts of the firefighters who responded to the scene?
- What lessons were learned from the MGM Grand Fire, and what changes have been made to fire safety regulations as a result?
Information
Author | JC Fire Productions |
Organization | Chris Edwards |
Website | www.hosejockeysunite.com |
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