Authorities are meticulously reviewing CCTV footage in an effort to identify the perpetrator behind the arson attack that set three Teslas ablaze at a dealership in Sydney’s west, causing extensive damage to the remainder of the showroom.
Initially, the blaze was suspected to have been triggered by a battery explosion. However, investigators swiftly classified it as an arson incident after discovering jerrycan lids at the scene near the Parramatta dealership.
While three vehicles were completely destroyed and the showroom sustained significant damage, fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
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Aaron Ross from Fire Rescue NSW explained, “We dispatched a substantial response to tackle this fire. It did spread into the ceiling space, but we managed to contain it to its origin quickly.”
He added, “A quick glance reveals that these fires clearly started at the front of some of these vehicles.”
Authorities are in the process of reviewing CCTV footage from nearby streets as they try to determine who was responsible and the motive.
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