Calgary Police are investigating two fires involving Tesla vehicles, both of which appear to have been deliberately set within a 24-hour period.
The first incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, March 18, 2025. A white Model Y was parked at a public charging station at 314 12 Ave. S.E. around 9:30 p.m. Roughly 90 minutes later, the owner received an alert that their vehicle was no longer charging.
Looking out their apartment window, the owner saw their Tesla engulfed in flames. Emergency responders quickly arrived, with the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) extinguishing the fire. Investigators later determined that an accelerant had likely been used to start the blaze deliberately.
Authorities are now asking anyone who parked at the charging station between 9 and 11:30 p.m. that evening to review their Tesla’s Sentry Mode footage or any dashcam recordings that might provide useful evidence.
The second arson took place the following night, on Wednesday, March 19, at a Tesla storage facility located at 6812 Fairmount Dr. S.E. Around 9:50 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of another vehicle fire. Firefighters arrived to find a Cybertruck on fire, which they were able to put out.
Again, evidence suggested the use of an accelerant, leading investigators to believe this was another case of intentional arson.
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) Arson & Robbery Unit is actively investigating both incidents and believes they may be linked. Authorities are working to collect surveillance footage from nearby cameras and are appealing to the public for any additional information.
“We continue to investigate these arsons that have specifically targeted Tesla vehicles. We encourage Tesla owners to activate Sentry Mode when parking in unsecured areas. This feature records any suspicious activity and can provide valuable evidence in cases like these,” said Staff Sgt. Kurt Jacobs in a police press release.
If you have information about these arsons the Calgary Police Service can be reached at 403-266-1234, while anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477, visitingcalgarycrimestoppers.org, or using the P3 Tips mobile app.
This is the latest in a series of arsons and attacks on Tesla vehicles and facilities in Canada. Earlier today more than 80 Teslas were damaged in Hamilton, Ontario. Earlier this week a Model S was set on fire in London, Ontario, while in Nanaimo, British Columbia, a two Supercharger posts were set on fire, while the other 6 were damaged in an apparent attempt to also set them on fire.
