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Molotov Cocktail Ignites Tesla Office Fire
15 Apr
Summary
- A fire was started by a Molotov cocktail at a Tesla sales office.
- The incident occurred outside the office's front door early Tuesday.
- No injuries were reported, but the business sustained damage.
An apparent Molotov cocktail was used to start a fire outside a Tesla sales office in New Orleans on Tuesday morning. The incendiary device ignited a blaze at the front door of the business shortly before 8 a.m. Federal authorities, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are collaborating with New Orleans police on the investigation.
Fortunately, no individuals sustained injuries during the incident. However, the Tesla sales office did suffer damage as a result of the fire. The investigation into the cause and those responsible for deploying the Molotov cocktail is actively underway.
