Las Vegas [US]: A vehicle fire outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas drew the attention of officials and social media users on Wednesday morning.
Videos circulating online suggest the vehicle was a Tesla Cybertruck, but local authorities have not yet confirmed the make or determined the cause of the fire.
The Clark County Fire Department reported responding to a vehicle fire in the hotel’s valet area at around 8:40 a.m. local time.
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
Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump, acknowledged the incident in a post on X (formerly Twitter):
“Earlier today, a reported electric vehicle fire occurred in the porte cochere 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 swift response and professionalism.”
The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, with no injuries reported as of now.