NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Two emergencies this week at the Parthenon Tower in Nashville put a spotlight on the challenges that come with high rise building fires.
Firefighters had to help evacuate hundreds of people from the 15-story building.
“Anytime we catch a response to any high rise that ups the game automatically,” said Nashville Fire Department district Chief Ricky Taylor.
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Mark Davis – Las Vegas Review-Journal Several people were injured after a fire broke out at a Strip casino Friday night. The fire was reported at 8:50 p.m. at the Horseshoe Casino at 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd., the Clark County Fire Department said. The second-alarm fire...
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