Potawatomi Casino Hotel evacuated after fire breaks out in rooftop HVAC system

Potawatomi Casino Hotel will reopen at 6 p.m. Monday after a large fire broke out on the rooftop HVAC system earlier in the day, which led to the evacuation of the casino.

A Potawatomi spokesperson said the decision to reopen was made after Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski confirmed the building is safe for guests and employees.

WATCH: Large fire at Potawatomi Casino Hotel:

Large fire burning near Potawatomi Casino Hotel

Video and photos from several of our crews showed a giant black plume of smoke rising into the air…

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