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Fire at Stratosphere Tower construction: video, 1993 August 29

Level of Description

File

Identifier

MS_01016_205

Scope and Contents

Local news anchors discuss the fire at top of the Stratosphere Tower while under construction; tower caught fire after midnight and burned for three hours; anchors discuss the challenges for the fire fighters, the evacuation of Vegas World and nearby neighbors; interview clips with witnesses; all clips show footage of the tower on fire, firefighters putting it out, and news anchors stand outside the Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Date

1993-08-29

Extent

1 digital_files (.MP4)
1 vhs_tapes

Container

Digital_file 00: Series I,
Box 41: Series I,
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 41
English