Suspected arsonist in custody after 2 fires in Trump Hotel

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A hotel security guard was injured when he tried to tackle blaze in Trump hotel
Suspect arrested but LVPD say arson does not appear 'politically motivated'

By Associated Press and Chris Summers For Mailonline

Published: 00:31 EDT, 27 April 2017 | Updated: 11:04 EDT, 27 April 2017

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A suspected arsonist has been arrested after two separate fires broke out at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas yesterday, injuring one person.

Clark County Fire Department said toasters and towels were used to ignite the fires at the hotel.

One blaze was located in the women's restroom, on the pool deck level, and the other was in the hallway on the 17th floor.

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A Las Vegas police squad car sits outside of the Trump International Hotel yesterday after two suspicious fires broke out at the hotel

A Clark County Fire Department fire engine leaves the Trump International after two separate fires were started at the hotel in Las Vegas yesterday

A hallway on the 17th floor was sealed off by police last night

A county spokesman said a hotel security guard was injured when he tackled one of the blazes.

Metropolitan Police Department Lieutenant Steve Summers told the Las Vegas Review-Journal a man was in custody facing charges of first-degree arson and burglary.

Lt Summers said last night the fire did not appear to be politically motivated 'on the surface' but he said it was too early to be sure and the investigation was ongoing.

Fire Department spokesman John Steinbeck said 'multiple devices' were placed in various locations with deliberate intent to start fires.

KTNV reporter Tom George tweeted a picture of the crime scene and wrote: 'Looked like man stuffed towels in toasters, first fire in women's bathroom at pooldeck, then another on 17th floor.'

Las Vegas police gather outside of the Trump International after two separate fires were started at the hotel in Las Vegas yesterday

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 FILE PHOTO