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Tesla Cybertruck Fire Outside Trump Hotel Las Vegas Leaves One Dead, Sparks Terrorism Concerns

byLuca Blaumann
January 1, 2025
in Auto Manufacturers, Mega-Cap
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Authorities and Tesla Investigate Incident Amid Heightened Security

Ttragic and alarming incident unfolded on Wednesday when a Tesla (TSLA) Cybertruck caught fire outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. Authorities are investigating the event as a possible act of terrorism, adding to the heightened tension following a similar attack in New Orleans earlier in the day.

Details of the Incident

According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill, the fire occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. local time. A 2024 model-year Tesla Cybertruck exploded near the hotel’s porte cochère, leaving one person dead inside the vehicle and seven others with minor injuries.

The incident has drawn immediate attention from both local authorities and federal agencies, with the FBI confirming they are investigating a potential connection to the earlier New Orleans attack, where an explosive device was discovered in a vehicle.

“As you can imagine with an explosion here on iconic Las Vegas Boulevard, we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure public safety,” McMahill said during a press conference. He emphasized that no additional threats to the community had been identified but noted ongoing searches for possible secondary devices.

Tesla Responds

Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed the incident on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “The whole Tesla senior team is investigating this matter right now. We’ve never seen anything like this.” The electric carmaker has launched an internal investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

The tragic event has renewed scrutiny on the safety of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly concerning the potential risks associated with battery fires. Experts note that EV fires differ significantly from those involving internal combustion engines, often burning more intensely and being harder to extinguish.

Reactions and Context

Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization and a son of President-elect Donald Trump, confirmed the incident via a post on X: “Earlier today, a reported electric vehicle fire occurred in the porte cochère of Trump Las Vegas.”

The event follows a recent U.S. National Transportation Safety Board investigation into a Tesla electric semi-truck fire on a California highway, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the EV sector.

Heightened Security Measures

Given the high-profile location and the similarity to the New Orleans attack, the incident has raised questions about potential coordinated threats. Authorities are treating the event with utmost seriousness as investigations continue.

The Las Vegas community and the broader nation await answers as officials and Tesla work to uncover the cause behind this devastating incident.

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