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Tesla rebuilds Massachusetts Supercharger site within 48 hours of arson attack

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Tesla Supercharger charging site at Constitution Avenue Littleton, Massachusetts after arson attack

Tesla has rebuilt and replaced a Supercharger site in Littleton, Massachusetts, which was damaged after an arson attack on Monday.

The company shared an update on social media site X (formerly Twitter) confirming replacement for burned posts, fuses, and wire. Cabinets are also inspected and transfer re-energised to bring back the site online for customers. The image shows a clean site with 12 Superchargers.

Tesla Supercharger charging site at Constitution AvenueLittleton, Massachusetts after arson attack

Tesla Supercharger charging site at Constitution Avenue, Littleton, Massachusetts rebuilt after arson attack (Source – Tesla)

On Monday, March 3, in the late night, Littleton Police and Fire Department responded to a fire at The Point Shopping Center, 830 Constitution Avenue at the Tesla charging station.

Tesla Charging Station Fire in Littleton

Arson attack photograph

The site has 12 Superchargers, and around 7 chargers came under this fire, which is believed to be intentional. Fortunately, there were no customers at the site when this fire turned into large flames and black clouds.

The Littleton Electric department has cut off the power in order to help the fire department to continue their operation.

The preliminary investigation result shows signs of arson attack and announced a reward of $5,000 for information about the incident or any suspicious activity about this case.

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