The world famous Las Vegas hotel, Bellagio, was engulfed in flames on Friday (April 14, 2017) night. A preliminary estimate of damage the fire caused is US $400,000 to US $450,000 (AED 1.6m), according to the Clark County Fire Department.
In the footage taken by witnesses, the fire was seen on the roof of the south side of the hotel's lake. In an official statement on its Twitter page, the Bellagio said no injuries were reported from the incident.
All @Bellagio resort operations are open today. pic.twitter.com/DwRlQu5xLw
— Bellagio Las Vegas (@Bellagio) April 14, 2017
The incident took place at the 3,950-key hotel two weeks after a reported armed robbery at the hotel.
.@KTNV here's is another video
— Brian (@BrianBlogs314) April 14, 2017
According to KTNV-TV, 10 engines and 77 first responders were involved in putting out the blaze.
Fire fighters appear to have the worst of the #Bellagio fire under control now. The Strip is closed. pic.twitter.com/OfhGDiGcle
— Anthea Cannon (@AntheaCannon) April 14, 2017
HoterlierMiddleEast.com previously reported that US-based MGM Resorts International will make its debut in Dubai with two new hotels – an MGM and a Bellagio by 2021.
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