On Jan.25 around 11 a.m. the fire started at the Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino on Vegas Strip. The fire started on the roof of the building. The fire is burning on the west side of the hotel along the top floors sending black flames of smoke into the sky. 
Fortunatelly with less than 1.30hr. the fire was contend and reported damages are only to the exterior of the building
All drivers are being urged to avoid the resort corridor. The Las Vegas Strip as well as exit ramps off of I-15 are closed.
The MGM Mirage owns the casino. The Monte Carlo is a 3,000 room resort opened in 1996.
A live video of the whole ordeal is here.
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