Early this morning, a fire at a Tesla Supercharger station in Littleton is being investigated as arson, local authorities have declared. According to a joint statement from Littleton Fire Chief Steele McCurdy, Littleton Police Chief Matthew Pinard, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, the incident occurred just after 1:00 a.m. on Constitution Avenue. The blaze resulted in seven charging stations being significantly damaged.
Officials are now urging the public to assist in the investigation by providing any useful information. "Anyone with information on the fire – including anyone who made to observe people or vehicles in the area – is asked to share it with the Arson Watch Reward Program Hotline at 1-800-682-9229," the authorities stated in a news release obtained by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Confidentiality is promised for those who wish to remain anonymous.
Responders from both the Littleton Fire Department and the Police Department were quick to act upon a neighbor's report of the fire. The local utility company was called to shut off power which facilitated the swift containment and extinguishing of the fire. Details about the ongoing investigation are scarce, but recovering evidence at the fire scene is pivotal to determining the cause and catching those responsible.
The Arson Watch Reward Program, run by the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association, is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that could help to resolve the case. After assessing the evidence, investigators from the Littleton Fire, Police, and State Police fire investigation unit believe the act to be intentional. "Their investigation remains open and active," as quoted in the statement from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The community hopes this incident will soon be explained and justice served.
