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On This Day November 21 1980 – The MGM Grand in Las Vegas Caught Fire

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On This Day November 21 1980 – The MGM Grand in Las Vegas Caught Fire.

On this day November 21 1980 the MGM Grand in Las Vegas caught fire, resulting in the worst disaster in Nevada history. The blaze spread rapidly through the resort, overwhelming the building and leading to a large scale emergency response that shocked the nation. The tragedy exposed major safety shortcomings in hotel design and fire prevention, prompting intense public concern and immediate calls for widespread improvements in building codes and safety regulations across the country.

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