A tragic explosion near the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning left one person dead and seven others injured. The incident occurred in the hotel’s valet area around 8:40 a.m., prompting police to shut down Fashion Show Drive between Las Vegas Boulevard and Sammy Davis Jr. Drive.
According to authorities, viewer video suggests fireworks may have been inside the vehicle at the time of the explosion. However, it remains unclear if additional explosive devices were present. The fire was quickly extinguished by Clark County firefighters.
During a press conference, LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed that the sole fatality was inside the vehicle when it exploded. Witnesses described the explosion as significantly louder than the previous night’s fireworks, with massive plumes of smoke visible from the hotel entrance.
Guests at the Trump International Hotel and nearby properties were initially held in the lobby for safety but have since been evacuated outside. Governor Joe Lombardo pledged to provide law enforcement with all necessary resources to investigate the incident thoroughly.
Eric Trump expressed his appreciation for the rapid response by local authorities, calling their efforts commendable in a post on X. Elon Musk also announced that Tesla’s senior team is investigating the incident, adding, “We’ve never seen anything like this.”
The investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing as officials work to determine whether additional threats exist.
Last month, a fire broke out inside the parking garage at Trump Tower in downtown Chicago around midday on Tuesday.
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the fire was confined to a single car and was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported.
