There were loud explosions Wednesday outside the Trump Tower in Las Vegas.
They appear to have come from a Tesla Cybertruck on fire outside the building.
🚨#BREAKING: A Cybertruck has burst into flames and exploded the near Trump Tower causing flames and smoke to rise with a loud bang
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 1, 2025
📌#LasVegas | #Nevada
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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Something just happened at Trump Tower in Vegas! @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/KdQPEJcrUw
— Jeffrey Miller (@millerjw1969) January 1, 2025
It is not clear what caused the explosions or whether they are related to the awful events in New Orleans earlier on New Year's Day.
RedState will keep you updated as new information comes in.
Update 1/1/25 1:10 p.m. - Trump's son Eric posted this on Twitter/X:
Earlier today, a reported electric vehicle fire occurred in the porte cochère of Trump Las Vegas. The safety and well-being of our guests and staff remain our top priority. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their…
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) January 1, 2025
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their swift response and professionalism.
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