On This Date: February 10, 1981 Fire at the Las Vegas Hilton

February 10, 2018
Las Vegas Hilton

Fire broke out at the Las Vegas Hilton on Feb. 10, 1981

On the night of February 10, 1981, just 90 days after the devastating MGM Grand fire, an arson set fire to the Las Vegas Hilton on the eighth floor. The fire burned through the east wing of the hotel and spread to higher floors. Eight people died in this fire. In 1982, Philip Cline was sentenced to eight life sentences for his role in starting the fire. The hotel is now known as the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

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