Las Vegas Sun

July 10, 2024

Guests of the MGM break the windows of their rooms in an effort to get fresh air, Nov. 21, 1980. MGM guests employed a range of techniques to avoid smoke inhalation. Some put towels underneath doors to block out the smoke, while others wrapped wet towels around their faces.

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Guests of the MGM break the windows of their rooms in an effort to get fresh air, Nov. 21, 1980. MGM guests employed a range of techniques to avoid smoke inhalation. Some put towels underneath doors to block out the smoke, while others wrapped wet towels around their faces.