Massachusetts police officers launched an investigation into a string of fires that consumed seven Tesla charging stations. Area authorities say the fires were intentional and “suspicious in nature.” This is the latest Tesla-targeting action following nationwide protests, threats, and vandalism in response to Elon Musk’s controversial public persona. 

Tesla charging stations in Littleton, Massachusetts went up in flames after an arsonist ‘intentionally set’ them ablaze

Tesla is feeling the impact of eccentric CEO Elon Musk’s recent activities. Would-be buyers and current owners are turning to industry alternatives. Widespread protests and acts of vandalism aren’t uncommon. Most recently, a suspected arsonist in Littleton, Massachusetts set fire to multiple Tesla charging stations.

According to the Littleton Police Department, authorities received early-morning reports of fires at the Point Shopping Center, per ABC News. The fires caused extensive damage to seven Tesla charging stations. While the fires didn’t result in any injuries, police believe the blaze was the deliberate act of an arsonist. 

“Chief Matthew Pinard reports that the Littleton Police Department responded to and is investigating fires at a Tesla charging station at The Point Shopping Center that are believed to be suspicious in nature,” the department said in a statement. Of course, the investigation had to wait until firefighters and utility workers had shut off the power to the charging stations and extinguished the flames.

Under the “Arson Watch Reward Program,” any information that solves or prevents arson crimes is rewardable with $5,000. However, the authorities haven’t released any information about the arsonist as of this writing.

The arsonist’s action is just the latest example of Tesla-focused destruction. A week ago, 40-year-old Lucy Grace Nelson was arrested after “a series of vandalizations with incendiary devices” in Colorado. Most notably, Nelson tried to burn a Tesla Cybertruck, the brand’s most divisive EV. At the time of her arrest, Nelson had explosives on her person at a Tesla dealership.

Of course, many of the most recent protests were less dramatic. For instance, some protesters have resorted to following Tesla Cybertrucks with projectors and displaying anti-Elon Musk messages on the trucks’ tailgates. Not exactly setting fires, but it gets the point across.