Blast Outside Aria Casino Sets Palm Trees Ablaze – Suspect Vehicle Seen Fleeing Scene

A fiery explosion lit up the Las Vegas Strip early Sunday morning after fireworks were allegedly launched from a moving car, igniting a palm tree outside the Aria Resort and Casino and sending panicked bystanders scrambling.

Chaos on the Strip

The blast occurred around 1 a.m. local time, with witnesses reporting a “loud bang like a bomb” before flames engulfed the tree. Dramatic footage captured:

• A blazing palm tree near the Aria entrance
• A white SUV speeding away from the scene
• Thick smoke billowing across the tourist-packed boulevard

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police confirmed they are investigating after “an occupant in a vehicle threw fireworks, causing a tree to catch fire.” No injuries were reported.

Eyewitness Accounts

• “Bomb went off in Vegas. Or a large explosion. Harmon and the Strip by Aria,” posted one shaken observer on X.
• TikTok user @babykhaled702 shared video of the fleeing car, urging: “Let’s find this car.”
• Another witness tweeted: “There was a boom and then the tree was on fire.”

Police Response

Authorities quickly contained the fire, noting it was limited to a small area. The incident follows another violent episode days earlier nearby, where a shooting outside the Bellagio left two dead, including an Arizona YouTuber.

Ongoing Investigation

While the exact motive remains unclear, police are reviewing surveillance footage and social media posts to track the suspect vehicle. The Strip’s high-security infrastructure is under scrutiny after back-to-back incidents.