In the early hours of March 18, 2025, a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas became the scene of a deliberate firebombing, raising concerns about domestic terrorism. Around 2:45 a.m., authorities received reports of multiple vehicles ablaze at the facility on West Badura Avenue. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department crews arrived to find several Teslas engulfed in flames, with evidence pointing to Molotov cocktails and gunfire as the cause.
Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren described the incident as a “targeted attack,” noting an unignited Molotov cocktail found inside one vehicle and the word “resist” spray-painted on the building. The fire damaged at least five cars but was contained before spreading further. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force has joined the investigation, with Special Agent Spencer Evans emphasizing that such acts are federal crimes carrying severe consequences.
The motive remains unclear, though speculation ties the attack to broader unrest over Elon Musk’s involvement with President Donald Trump’s administration. Similar incidents targeting Tesla properties have occurred recently across the U.S., including in Kansas City, Oregon, and Washington. Musk himself labeled the Vegas fire “terrorism” on X, condemning the violence against his company’s innovations.
As investigators comb through evidence, the incident underscores the escalating tensions surrounding Tesla and its high-profile CEO. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the “See something, say something” hotline at 702-828-7777. For now, the charred remains of the vehicles stand as a stark reminder of the risks tied to innovation in a polarized climate.
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