The facts about the fire
The incident was reported at 8:41 a.m. local time near the Fashion Show Mall, very close to the famous Las Vegas Strip. Firefighters and police quickly intervened to secure the scene. At this stage, no injuries have been confirmed. The hotel is said to have triggered its fire alarm system, local reports do not specify whether a complete evacuation took place.
A witness posted a video showing the Cybertruck parked at the entrance just before the explosion. We heard a huge bang, and the entire entrance was enveloped in smoke
, says a hotel guest.
According to the first testimonies, several explosions were heard before the fire was brought under control by firefighters.
A vehicle in the spotlight
If we tell you about it here, it is of course because of the model of the vehicle. It is impossible to know at this time whether it was an accident or voluntary exposure, but the incident could well reignite debates on the safety of electric vehicles, particularly in the event of fire. Tesla has not yet commented, but authorities are continuing their investigation to determine whether a technical fault is involved.
-The incident coincides with a period of high media coverage surrounding Tesla and Elon Musk. The CEO, who has an increasingly close relationship with Donald Trump, has recently been spotted at several events in Florida, including at Mar-a-Lago. These connections, combined with the fire, and the location of the incident necessarily raise questions.
For the moment, it is impossible to draw any conclusions. the investigation should clarify the exact circumstances. But if the problem is linked to the vehicle itself, Tesla could have to face a new massive recall, and at least a big blow in terms of image. In all, it’s not really the kind of advertising that the brand dreamed of to usher in 2025. While waiting to find out more…
