LAS VEGAS, Nevada USA -- Monday, October 15th, at a little past noon in Las Vegas a small explosion in the AeroTech facility caused the evacuation of AeroTech, Industrial Solid Propulsion and nearby business neighbors. Three employees were taken to nearby hospitals, two for severe burns and one for minor. Many employees were out of the building at the time for a lunch break.

The fire was thought to be contained around 4:00 pm when employees were allowed to re-enter the building to retrieve personal items. However, around 4:30 the fire flared up again and the area was evacuated.

The entire building caught fire and at about 6:30 an large fireball explosion could be seen which is assumed to be the bulk of AP at the facility.

At 7:00 pm it became clear the entire facility has been destroyed. Note that AeroTech rocket kits are manufactured at a seperate location un-affected by the fire.