Clark County Fire praises Trump Hotel for guest evacuation

Posted: January 9, 2025, 01:33 pm.

Last updated: January 9, 2025, 01:49 pm.

Local fire officials said in a recent statement that guests were safely evacuated after a New Year's Day explosion in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.

According to a Las Vegas TV station, Clark County Fire Department officials did not criticize the hotel for the way its security systems worked after the incident. ClassTypically, hotel fire alarms should sound on the floor where the fire occurred, as well as on the floors above and below the incident.

But due to the unique situation, the alarm sounded differently, but in the right areas.

In this case, sprinkler activation in the porte-cochere led to alarms going off in the lobby,” said a fire department official. Class“Additionally, smoke detectors were activated on the mezzanine level, which is the next level above the lobby and, as a result, alarms were activated on the floor above, which is the pool deck level.”

Additionally, the hotel appropriately gave guests the option to leave or remain in their rooms once it determined there was no threat, the official said.

“The coordination with LVMPD (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department), our regional partners and the hotel property was exceptional, and we appreciate our good working relationship..,” the statement continued.

Following the explosion, LVMPD officers designated an outdoor location for guests leaving the Trump Hotel. RTC buses provided transportation.

Poor communication, inadequate support

Many hotel guests took to social media and left comments complaining of poor communication with journalists. He also claimed that there was a lack of hotel staff to assist guests as they climbed the many stairs.

Many people could not access their belongings or vehicles for hours. Although many visitors to Trump's property chose to temporarily relocate to the nearby Resorts World Las Vegas, some guests said they did not even know it was an option.

Many guests complained that they did not receive emails or messages from the hotel to keep them informed.

Seven people suffered minor injuries but there was limited damage to the hotel building, even though the truck was parked near the hotel lobby door.

The explosion was caused by firecrackers, flammable liquids and other materials in the truck.

Local police and federal agents are continuing to investigate the incident this weekend. They are trying to find out how the explosion occurred. According to officials cited by a Las Vegas TV station, it is possible that the muzzle flash of a firearm may have ignited the smoke ksnv,

Artificial Intelligence used

Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill said earlier this week that Leavelsbarger had used ChatGPT, a form of generative artificial intelligence (AI), to research weapons and explosives.

The information they discovered related to explosive targets, gunpowder speed, and the legality of fireworks. national public radio,

Leavelsberger also used ChatGPT to learn about Tannerite. He wanted to see if the material could be detonated using a gun, officials said.

They also used AI to locate a gun dealer in Denver. Leavelsberger purchased two guns in Denver a few days before the explosion.

“This is the first incident that I know of on US soil where ChatGPT is used to help someone build a particular device,” McMahill said at a press conference. “This is a worrying moment.”