A fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome early Monday morning resulted in the destruction of 17 vehicles and damage to the building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Firefighters arrived at the scene around 4:30 a.m. and launched an investigation into potential causes, including the possibility of malicious intent. This incident is part of a troubling trend of vandalism against Teslas in Rome and other areas, coinciding with recent protests against CEO Elon Musk’s actions, including aggressive cost-cutting measures that have sparked backlash and declining stock values.
In the recent fire incident in Rome, 17 Teslas were destroyed at a dealership, with investigators looking into multiple potential causes, including possible malice.
No injuries were reported. Local reports indicate Tesla cars have been vandalized elsewhere in Rome recently, raising concerns of organized hostility against the brand.
Musk expressed shock over the violence against Tesla, stating, "Tesla just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks."
The incident in Rome aligns with a pattern of protests and vandalism targeting Tesla globally, amid Musk's controversial cost-cutting measures at the company.
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