A masked man attempted to burn down a Tesla charging station in North Charleston, South Carolina, but ended up setting himself on fire in the process. The man spray-painted 'Long live Ukraine' next to a vulgar message aimed at President Trump at the scene.
Key Points
Masked man attempted to burn down Tesla charging station in North Charleston
Man ended up setting himself on fire in the process
Spray-painted 'Long live Ukraine' and a message aimed at President Trump at the scene
ATF has taken over the investigation to identify the suspect
Pros
Authorities are investigating the incident to identify the suspect and determine the extent of the damage caused
No casualties reported despite the dangerous actions of the masked man
Cons
Estimated $60,000 in damages to the Tesla charging infrastructure
Incident reflects a concerning trend of vandalism and crime targeting Tesla and President Trump