MGM GRAND FIRE - 40 YEARS LATER: Saturday marks the 40-year anniversary of the fire at the MGM Grand, a Las Vegas tragedy that became the turning point in how hotel owners protect their guests from fires. FOX5's John Huck spoke with witnesses about the fire. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3fs1uiT | FOX5 Las Vegas

📅 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