Breaking News: Explosive Fire Engulfs Electric Vehicle Outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas
Local authorities and social media videos report that an electric vehicle caught fire and exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on New Year’s Day. While the vehicle appeared to be a Tesla Cybertruck, local officials have yet to announce the exact make of the car or the cause of the incident.
A video circulating on social media captures the moment of the explosion, showing the car parked outside the hotel when suddenly it erupts, with a person nearby waiting to enter the building. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s X account confirmed the incident, stating, "We are investigating an vehicle fire at the entrance of the Trump Tower. Fire is out, please avoid the area." Firefighters from Clark County quickly responded, controlling the blaze.
Witnesses on social media reported hearing sirens inside the building while the vehicle burned. One user claimed to have been near the main entrance when the explosion occurred, forcing them to leave their luggage by the door. The Clark County Fire Department confirmed responding to a vehicle fire in the vallet parking area of the Trump International Hotel around 8:40 a.m. PST.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Las Vegas office also stated in a statement to NBC News that they have personnel on the scene to assist local authorities who handled the initial response. An image posted by a witness on social media shows the vehicle in flames at the hotel’s main entrance.
In an unexpected development, ABC reported that the Cybertruck that exploded near the hotel was filled with "fireworks-style mortars." The Trump Organization released a statement confirming the incident, "A reported electric vehicle fire occurred in the porte cochère of Trump Las Vegas." The statement also expressed gratitude to the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their quick response and professionalism.
Social media videos show smoke filling the first floor of the building and the surrounding area outside the hotel. Emergency personnel were seen arriving at the scene. Authorities have stated that they are still investigating the cause of the incident. The Trump International Hotel Las Vegas is co-owned by the Trump Organization and American businessman Phil Ruffin.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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