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Revisit how the Tropicana implosion brought down the Vegas casino in a “stunning spectacle.”

In true Vegas style, Sin City said goodbye to one of its most venerable strip casinos with a bang.

The Tropicana Las Vegas, founded in 1957, was destroyed in an implosion early Wednesday.

While safety restrictions prevented public viewing, the 22-second implosion was broadcast live as a breathtaking spectacle involving 555 drones and fireworks, according to a Bally's press release.

The infamous resort closed April 2, two days before its 67th anniversary, to make way for a 33,000-seat Major League Baseball stadium for the relocating Oakland Athletics.

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“The demolition of the Tropicana is an important milestone in the process of bringing A's baseball to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and the Southern Nevada community,” A's owner John Fisher said in a news release from Baily's following the implosion. “We hope that over time this site will become a place of unforgettable experiences for fans of the game.”

The closed Tropicana Las Vegas location on June 28, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The hotel-casino opened in 1957 and closed permanently in April 2024 to make way for a planned $1.5 billion, 33,000-seat domed stadium for Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics.The closed Tropicana Las Vegas location on June 28, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The hotel-casino opened in 1957 and closed permanently in April 2024 to make way for a planned $1.5 billion, 33,000-seat domed stadium for Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics.

The closed Tropicana Las Vegas location on June 28, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The hotel-casino opened in 1957 and closed permanently in April 2024 to make way for a planned $1.5 billion, 33,000-seat domed stadium for Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics.

With the demise of the 300-room property, the Sahara remains the only Strip resort built in the 1950s. The demolition was the first time the city had blown up the Strip casino since the Riviera, now home to the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center, was razed.

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“Drop dust” warning.

According to the Clark County Department of Environment & Sustainability, an air quality dust advisory was issued for the early morning hours following Wednesday's implosion as a cloud of “tropical dust” was expected in the area.

“We expect the dust could last a few hours, but it is unlikely to last 24 hours,” Paul Fransioli, senior air quality specialist for the department, said in a news release Tuesday. “The dust cloud will be heaviest near the implosion site and will likely dissipate as it moves east.”

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The advisory warned tourists and nearby residents to limit outdoor exertion, close windows and turn on air conditioning. Dust in the air poses the risk of exacerbating respiratory diseases.

Contributor: Bailey Schulz

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch the implosion of the Tropicana as Las Vegas makes way for the A's Stadium

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