As RedState reported, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded violently outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday morning.
New footage has emerged of the explosion.
🚨New footage of the Tesla Cybertruck exploding in front of the Trump Hotel
It looks like fireworks exploded
That was intentional
Someone sent a message to Trump and Elon pic.twitter.com/aTpe0oM6jg
– DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) January 1, 2025
Breaking News: Tesla Cybertruck explodes in front of Trump Tower in Las Vegas
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Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, former Clark County sheriff, posted on X that he was coordinating with local law enforcement in response to this incident.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department posted on X:
We are investigating a vehicle fire at the entrance to Trump Towers. The fire is out. Please avoid the area.Event: LLV250100001562
Governor Lombardo reposted the message from LVMPD, writing:
My office is voting @LVMPD and partner agencies in responding to this incident, and we will continue to ensure they have all necessary resources available.
My office is voting @LVMPD and partner agencies in responding to this incident, and we will continue to ensure they have all necessary resources available. https://t.co/HWwZCPAX24
– Governor Joe Lombardo (@JosephMLombardo) January 1, 2025
The Clark County Fire Department reported a call at approximately 8:40 a.m. PST on Wednesday about a vehicle fire in the valet parking area in front of the Trump Hotel on Fashion Show Drive, a a department spokesperson told Huff Post.
Police confirmed the fire was extinguished within two hours and advised the public to avoid the area.
@JosephMLombardo Office coordinates with @LVMPD and partner agencies on the response to the vehicle fire at the entrance to Trump Towers. The fire has been extinguished but please continue to avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/rHN1fiiJjR
— NV Emergency Mgmt (@NVEmergencyMgmt) January 1, 2025
Videos posted online showed bulky smoke rising in front of the hotel. Witnesses reported hearing a deafening noise. One said it sounded like “a dumpster being dropped and dragged for several seconds.” Another video showed people leaving the building through a back exit.
I have footage of smoke/fire and evacuation @realDonaldTrump Trump International Hotel Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/wVfyafg9bO
— Chris Saad (@ChrisSaad) January 1, 2025
According to the latest reports, the driver of the vehicle was killed and several others were injured. Earlier footage circulating online showed emergency services at the scene, including several police vehicles and at least two ambulances.
According to Huff Post, while older Tesla models like the Model S have been known to catch fire under certain conditions, it is unlikely that the Cybertruck, which has been recalled several times since its debut in slow 2023, has a similar defect.
Earlier Wednesday, Eric Trump posted about the event on social media, writing:
Earlier today, an electric vehicle fire reportedly occurred in the porte cochère of Trump Las Vegas. The safety and well-being of our guests and employees remains our top priority. We sincerely thank the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their quick response and professionalism. @TrumpLasVegas
This is a developing story that RedState will continue to monitor.
