FARGO — A Fargo battalion chief said he believes a fire was intentionally set at a Tesla charging station early Friday morning, March 21.
Firefighters responded around 3:15 a.m. to the charging stations in the parking lot of Scheels on 45th Street South.
There was a small fire next to the charging stations, and one of the charging stations was smoking. Firefighters were able to put it out quickly.
They found burned wood chips at the charger and a gas can nearby.
A power company crew responded to the scene, and power was cut to all chargers. Cones were placed in front of the chargers, and it is unclear when they will be turned back on.
A police K9 was also called out to investigate.
Firefighters contacted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which they say is standard procedure in these cases.
Tesla has been the target of vandalism across the country in recent days. Among the incidents, several Tesla cars were set on fire at a service station in Las Vegas.
Two Cybertrucks caught fire at a dealership in Kansas City, Missouri. Investigators there believe it is arson.
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A woman was also captured on camera vandalizing a newly constructed Tesla dealership in a Chicago suburb.
These incidents come as Tesla CEO Elon Musk has gained a powerful position in President Donald Trump's administration. He is the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, responsible for shrinking the size of the federal government.
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