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Authorities are meticulously reviewing surveillance footage to identify the culprit behind the deliberate torching of three Tesla vehicles at a dealership in Sydney’s western suburbs, which also resulted in significant damage to the showroom.
Initially, the blaze was suspected to have been triggered by a battery malfunction. However, this theory was swiftly dismissed as investigators uncovered the lids of jerrycans near the site in Parramatta, confirming it as an act of arson.
While the fire led to the destruction of three cars and extensive damage to the showroom, fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
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Aaron Ross from Fire Rescue NSW commented, “We responded with substantial resources to tackle the fire. Although it reached the ceiling space, we managed to confine it effectively to its point of origin.”
"It is quite obvious and just taking a quick look there that these fires have 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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