Casino Roof Collapse Gardena
GARDENA, Calif. (AP) — Eleven people suffered mostly minor injuries when a roof collapsed Monday at a Los Angeles area casino, raining debris into the lobby area, authorities said.
(AP) — Eleven people suffered mostly minor injuries when a roof collapsed Monday at a Los Angeles area casino, raining debris into the lobby area, authorities said. The Los Angeles County Fire Department received multiple calls following the collapse around 10 a.m. At Larry Flynt’s Lucky Lady Casino in Gardena, agency. Firefighters rushed to a casino in Gardena Monday morning after its roof partially collapsed, leaving several people injured. 'Fauci Effect': Medical School Applications Jump 18 Percent During. GARDENA, CA (July 17, 2019) – Eleven people suffered minor to moderate injuries after a casino roof partially collapsed on Rosecrans Avenue near Vermont Avenue Monday. Larry Flynt’s Lucky Lady Casino located at 1045 Rosecrans Ave. Drew crews to its quarters around 10:09 a.m. (KTLA) — Several people were hurt after the roof partially collapsed at Larry Flynt’s Lucky Lady Casino in Gardena on Monday morning, authorities said. FOX40 sister station KTLA reports there.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department received multiple calls following the collapse around 10 a.m. at Larry Flynt’s Lucky Lady Casino in Gardena, agency spokesman Marvin Lim said.
Aerial TV images showed rooftop equipment structures that had partially fallen through the roof. Photos from inside showed the sun streaming through a large hole in the ceiling and the floor littered with ceiling tiles, wires and other rubble.
Ten people reported minor injuries such as bumps and bruises. One person was hospitalized in moderate condition because of a pre-existing condition. Seven people total were taken to hospitals, fire officials said.
The casino was evacuated, and a search-and-rescue team combed the building with dogs. No other victims were found.
The cause of the collapse is under investigation.
A call and email to the casino seeking additional information were not immediately returned.
The Daily Breeze reported the Lucky Lady was not crowded Monday.
Casino Roof Collapse Gardena Ca
The roof collapsed before Ann Green got inside. “I’m just happy the casino wasn’t completely full, and a lot of people didn’t get hurt,” said Green, 52, of Los Angeles.
The casino has remained at the same location about 12 miles (19 kilometers) south of downtown Los Angeles since the 1940s, according to the newspaper.
It was purchased in 2016 by Larry Flynt, the publisher of “Hustler” magazine who owns several casinos and clubs in Southern California.
Visitors to magazine tycoon Larry Flint’s Lucky Lady Casino in the 1000 block of Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena, CA, were not so lucky today when the roof of the building suffered a partial collapse.
LA County FD reports that 11 people were injured, with one “moderate” and 10 minor injuries. Seven people were transported to the hospital.
Police released photos from inside the casino showing ceiling panels, sheetrock and other debris scattered across gaming tables.
Fire officials posted a photo from the roof, showing two rectangular-shaped trailers sunk into the partially collapsed area.
A visitor who was inside at the time told CBS that he had visited the casino before and noticed that the roof of the casino had been taped up.
Officials are on scene trying to determine the cause of the collapse.
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