A transformer explosion near a Las Vegas Strip intersection caused a series of unexpected inconveniences in four Las Vegas Hotels this Tuesday evening. Several casinos remained in the dark for several minutes, the Mandalay Bay, the Four Seasons, the Luxor Hotel and Casino and the Excalibur hotel all lost power. The hotel guests expressed that a loud explosion was heard before all the lights went out, but back up generators kicked into high gear quickly. The Clark County Fire Department said the explosion occurred around 8:30 pm but the power was restored about 30 minutes after the power cut. The hotels’ generators are enough to generate power for the main lobby and the casino floors, however, the hotel rooms and elevators were in the dark for more than an hour, leaving several people stuck in elevators for more than an hour. Scott Allison with Clark County Fire Department said that no one was in danger.

"We've been going with engineering with every hotel and every property and getting people out of elevators. Otis Elevator is also here. That what we are doing right now, our heavy rescue team is on scene as well as paramedics and firefighters," said Allison.