📅 November 21, 1980 — the fire that changed hotel safety forever. On this day, a devastating fire broke out at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 85 people and injuring more than 600. The blaze started in a restaurant on the first floor, fueled by wiring faults and flammable materials. Within minutes, thick smoke spread through the high-rise tower, trapping guests in hallways and rooms. The tragedy revealed major fire-safety failures — including the absence of sprinklers in key areas of

The MGM Grand fire occurred on Friday, November 21, 1980, at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino (later Bally’s, now Horseshoe) In 1973, The MGM Grand was opened by Kirk Kerkorian’s. The lavish, largest-in-the-world hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, featured Hollywood glamour, huge scale, and luxury amenities. It debuted as the biggest and most expensive hotel in the world at the time, with 2,100 rooms and a casino the size of three football. Its grand opening was a spectacular event, but its