One person arrested for setting two fires at Trump Las Vegas hotel

Thursday, April 27, 2017
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Officials say one person was injured and a suspect is in custody after two separate fires were discovered at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.

The Clark County Fire Department released a statement saying toasters, towels and various other materials were used to ignite the fires at the hotel bearing President Donald Trump's name.
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One fire was located in the women's restroom on the pool deck level, and the other was in the hallway of the 17th floor.

A county spokesman said a hotel security guard was injured. The extent of the guard's injuries was not immediately released.
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A police spokesman told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that the man in custody is facing charges of first-degree arson and burglary.

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