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Tesla Cybertruck Bursts Into Flames Outside Trump Tower: Cause Under Investigation
A Tesla Cybertruck went up in flames Wednesday near the entrance of Trump Tower in Las Vegas, coinciding with Tesla owner Elon Musk’s New Year celebrations alongside President-elect Donald Trump. The dramatic incident, captured on video, has since garnered significant attention online.
The Incident Unfolds
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed it is “investigating a vehicle fire at the entrance to Trump Towers.” However, no details were provided about the fire’s origin or whether it was suspicious in nature.
Video footage from the hotel shows the Tesla Cybertruck engulfed in flames, sending plumes of smoke towering above the Las Vegas Strip. Loud bangs and whistles from the vehicle are audible in the footage, with a bystander commenting, “The battery blew, I think.”
The video, quickly amassing over 1.5 million views on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, was posted with the caption: “Cybertruck blew up in front of Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Those are our luggage by the door and that’s where we were when it happened.”
In another video shot from a distance, thick clouds of smoke can be seen while a witness recounts hearing a loud “boom-boom-boom,” comparing it to the sound of a rolling dumpster.
Public Reaction and Speculation
The fiery spectacle prompted immediate commentary online, with many pointing out the irony of a Tesla vehicle catching fire outside Trump Tower. Some speculated whether the incident was an accident or an intentional act.
“Is someone sending a message?” one user pondered. Another joked, “International arson? Sign? Coincidence? Don’t know…”
Adding to the intrigue, Musk has recently been tapped to co-lead President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and is reportedly staying at a $2,000-per-night suite at Mar-a-Lago to remain close to the Trump administration.
Investigations Underway
It remains unclear whether foul play was involved in the incident. Police have not returned requests for comment, and Tesla has yet to issue a statement regarding the fire. Experts are likely to examine whether a battery malfunction caused the flames, a concern occasionally associated with electric vehicles.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion about the safety of electric vehicles and the symbolic setting of the fire outside Trump Tower, adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding story.
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