LAS VEGAS - The Mirage's signature volcano has erupted for the last time.
The iconic Las Vegas tropical island-themed hotel-casino closed its doors with a ceremony Wednesday.
The Mirage reshaped the casino industry and sparked a resort-building boom when casino mogul Steve Wynn opened it in 1989.
New operators Hard Rock International and Florida-based Seminole Gaming are planning a three-year renovation to update the existing property.
That includes replacing the fire-spewing volcano with a towering guitar-shaped hotel with 600 rooms.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas is due to open in 2027.