Tesla vehicles in Calgary are under investigation as arson, with two incidents reported over a 24-hour period.
In recent days, there have been reports of intentional arsons on Tesla vehicles in Calgary, London, and Nanaimo, British Columbia. The Calgary Police Service and local fire departments are investigating these incidents, and no publicly available reports or credible information link these events to Tesla vehicle arsons in Calgary, including investigations, suspects, or potential links to other incidents in Canada.
In Calgary, a Tesla owner watched in horror as their vehicle was engulfed in flames from their apartment window. The fire occurred around 9:30 p.m., and the owner received an alert that their vehicle was no longer charging. Staff Sgt. Kurt Jacobs encourages Tesla owners to activate Sentry Mode when parking in unsecured areas.
On March 18, 2025, a white Tesla Model Y parked at a public charging station at 314 12 Ave. S.E. was deliberately set on fire, and the Calgary Fire Department extinguished the fire. Evidence suggested the use of an accelerant, leading investigators to believe this was another case of intentional arson. Authorities are collecting surveillance footage from nearby cameras and appealing to the public for additional information.
The Calgary Police Service Arson & Robbery Unit is investigating both Tesla arson cases and believes they may be linked. This is the latest in a series of arsons and attacks on Tesla vehicles and facilities in Canada. On March 19, 2025, another Tesla vehicle, a Cybertruck, was deliberately set on fire at a storage facility located at 6812 Fairmount Dr. S.E.
In London, Ontario, a Model S was set on fire earlier this week. Authorities are asking anyone who parked at the charging station between 9 and 11:30 p.m. on March 18 to review their Tesla's Sentry Mode footage or any dashcam recordings.
In Nanaimo, British Columbia, two Supercharger posts were set on fire, while the other 6 were damaged. The incidents in Calgary, London, and Nanaimo are believed to be cases of intentional arson.
While there is a social media mention of a fire near Kananaskis Nordic Spa in Calgary, there is no explicit link to confirmed Tesla vehicle arsons or ongoing police investigations concerning such events.
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As the investigations continue, the Calgary Police Service encourages anyone with information about these incidents to contact them at 403-266-1234, while anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers. Authorities are also collecting surveillance footage from nearby cameras and appealing to the public for additional information.
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