Las Vegas Strip Catches on Fire After Eyewitnesses Hear Thunderous 'Bang'
Las Vegas Strip Palm Trees Set Ablaze After 'Bang' Rings Out
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An apparent explosion lit up the Las Vegas Strip early Saturday morning outside the swanky Aria Resort and Casino ... and there's fiery footage to see.
Check out the wild video posted by concerned onlookers -- at least two palm trees are fully engulfed in flames after what eyewitnesses are describing as an "explosion."
🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: MASSIVE EXPLOSION ON LAS VEGAS STRIP
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 14, 2025 @MarioNawfal
A huge blast took place outside the Aria Resort and Casino, followed by smoke filling the night sky.
Palm trees caught fire as emergency crews rushed in.
A car was seen fleeing the area, though its connection to the explosion… pic.twitter.com/IpYDjsnW2Q
One social media user claimed they heard a thunderous "bang" and then saw a car suspiciously drive away from the scene. Another said the loud noise sounded like a "bomb."
TMZ can confirm Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department responded to the scene ... and the fire has been squashed.
🚨 BREAKING: Reports of a possible explosion or bombing outside the Aria Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Authorities are responding.
— Viral News NYC (@ViralNewsNYC) June 14, 2025 @ViralNewsNYC
pic.twitter.com/nS8BDPw2Kl
LVMP released a statement, noting "an occupant in a vehicle threw fireworks causing a tree to catch fire."
No injuries have been reported.
