During a renovation, welders working on a kitchen duct accidentally set off a fire and spread quickly, completely destroying the Empress Casino entrance building. The fire started around 10 a.m. and wasn't declared to be contained until nearly 10 p.m. that evening. Firefighters found themselves spraying hot spots throughout the destroyed structure on Saturday as well. Unique structural abnormalities, such as empty spaces inside the walls and ceilings, have hampered firefighting operations, thanks to quick response from firefighters who spread the fire. The main casino structure was rescued with little damage thanks to a quick response from firefighters who cut off the front porch pavilion at the main entrance. The pavilion and front door building had gift shops, restaurants, and offices. 안전한 카지노사이트
Fire officials estimated the initial damage was $290 million for reconstruction and $50 million for building content replacement. Insurance estimates could be higher.
Penn National Gaming says it runs the empress and will continue to provide health benefits to out-of-work workers and continue to pay them for at least 90 days. The empress encourages employees to volunteer within the community while they wait and many to volunteer when the opportunity arises. The empress' general manager, Frank Quigley, says he hopes to be able to reopen within three months.