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Flaming poolside palms in Las Vegas


Dave-Vero

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The spectacularly smoky fire at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas had at least a half-dozen date palms burning vigorously. The fire reminds me of a couple in south Florida during the past few years. The tiki hut at Cheeca Lodge in the Keys had a thatch roof that burned vigorously enough to force refurbishment of the resort. Another tiki hut, I think on Key Biscayne, did likewise.

[i later found that the flaming palms are fake. See the post below]

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Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F
USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B
Current USDA hardiness zone 10a
4 km inland from Indian River; 27º N (equivalent to Brisbane)

Central Orlando's urban heat island may be warmer than us

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From Fox TV 5 in Las Vegas. The last sentence is the interesting one:

According to Clark County Fire Chief Greg Cassell, the blaze started in the pool area and quickly spread to surrounding landscaping, cabanas and furniture, sending massive flames and thick smoke into the air. The fire was limited to the outside of the building, but the smoke filtered into rooms above the scene, setting off smoke alarms on several other floors.

About 35 fire trucks and 110 firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze in about 35 minutes, Cassell said. One of the units was forced to break through a room to get to the fire so that they could start attacking the flames.

Cassell said two people suffered smoke inhalation. One of them was taken to a local hospital for treatment, while the other was treated at the scene.

Firefighters worked to clear smoke and water from rooms and floors surrounding the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, Cassell said, which might take quite some time.

Cassell said the fire quickly spread because of the fake palm trees used at the property, which are made mostly of Styrofoam and metal. It is common for resorts to use these materials for decorative items, like facades and plants, he said.

Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F
USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B
Current USDA hardiness zone 10a
4 km inland from Indian River; 27º N (equivalent to Brisbane)

Central Orlando's urban heat island may be warmer than us

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