Rome Tesla Dealership Fire Damages 17 Vehicles as Arson Suspected

The blaze, occurring a day after global protests against Elon Musk and Tesla, is under investigation with no cause yet confirmed.

A fire broke out at a Tesla dealership in Rome early Monday morning, damaging 17 electric vehicles and the showroom building.
The fire began at 4:30 AM and was extinguished later that day, with no injuries reported.
Authorities have not determined the cause of the fire but have not ruled out arson, with investigations ongoing.
The incident occurred one day after coordinated global 'Tesla Takedown' protests, which criticized Elon Musk and Tesla's practices.
Elon Musk described the fire as 'terrorism' in a post on the platform X, adding to the contentious debate surrounding attacks on Tesla facilities.