A Tesla Cybertruck erupted in flames outside Trump Tower in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day, prompting emergency responders to quickly arrive at the scene.
The incident occurred shortly before 9 a.m. local time, with several videos surfacing on social media showing a large cloud of smoke billowing in front of the building.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud bang coming from the direction of the property before the smoke began to rise.
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Additional footage from inside Trump Tower showed a smoldering Cybertruck parked directly outside the building, continuing to burn as loud bangs and whistles echoed from the vehicle.
Onlookers from inside the hotel could be heard reacting to the event, with fire alarms blaring in the background.
It is currently unclear whether an evacuation took place at the time of the incident.
The fire was first reported at approximately 8:41 a.m. local time, according to NBC 3 Las Vegas, who cited a statement from the Las Vegas Fire Department.
The blaze occurred on the 2000 block of Fashion Show Drive, which is near both the Fashion Show Mall and Trump International Hotel.
🚨#BREAKING: A Cybertruck has burst into flames and exploded the near Trump Tower causing flames and smoke to rise with a loud bang
Multiple emergency crews are currently responding to an explosion involving a Cybertruck that erupted into flames near… pic.twitter.com/GSzo6zqTm2
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Firefighters responded swiftly to the scene, managing to extinguish the fire after a short period.
However, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have since launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion.
BREAKING: Las Vegas police just labeled the Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Tower as an active crime scene.
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Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area while the investigation remains ongoing.
At this time, it remains unclear whether the vehicle was abandoned or if anyone was inside when the explosion occurred.
No injuries have been reported from the scene, but further updates may follow as the investigation continues.
This incident has drawn attention not only due to the dramatic nature of the explosion but also because of the high-profile location near Trump Tower, which frequently attracts visitors and tourists.
Authorities continue to work to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire.
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