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Las Vegas / Hotel Fire #63176

ABC Evening News for Friday, Nov 21, 1980
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(Studio) President-elect Ronald Reagan's return to California today mentioned.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(Studio) Fire at MGM's Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, reported details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Max Robinson

(Las Vegas, NV) Details of fire examined; films shown. [Clark Cnty. fire department Captain Ralph DINSMAN - notes limited sprinkler system in hotel.] Unanswered questions stemming from tragedy noted.
REPORTER: Tom Schell

(Las Vegas, NV) Extent of injuries and efforts to shelter survivors outlined. [Audrey RUSSELL, Peter THOSS, Shari SMITH, Joan INGBRIGTSEN - describe experience.] City's response to victims' needs noted.
REPORTER: John North

(Studio) Worst hotel fire in United States history in Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, recalled; special edition of "Nightline" tonight on fire and upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson

Reporter(s):
North, John;
Reynolds, Frank;
Robinson, Max;
Schell, Tom
Duration:
00:04:30

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