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Author
Bryan, J. L.
Title
Human Behavior in the MGM Grand Hotel Fire.
Coporate
Maryland Univ., College
Journal
Fire Journal, Vol. 76, No. 2, 37-41,44-48, March 1982
Sponsor
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Keywords
human behavior | evacuation | fire departments | hotels
Identifiers
hotel fires; fire awareness; behavior of guest; MGM Grand Hotel, Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 21, 1980
Abstract
It appeared the actions and behavior of the guest study population as described in their five actions were initially primarily concerned with preparations for evacuation, obtaining information about the fire threat, and alerting or notifying others.