Four Tesla Cybertrucks go up in flames in Seattle, journalist confronted with a threatening gesture involving a knife.

Tesla Cybertrucks Destroyed in Fire Incident in Seattle

Last week, a significant incident took place at a Tesla dealership in Tigard, Oregon, as multiple vehicles, including four Tesla Cybertrucks, were damaged by gunfire and subsequently engulfed in flames. The fire occurred at a secured lot near 2nd Avenue and Spokane Street.

The fire broke out around 11 p.m. and was promptly contained by the Seattle Fire Department. Given the nature of the vehicles involved, the Seattle Fire Department's Energy Response Team was also called to manage potential secondary ignition hazards from the batteries in the vehicles.

The exact cause of the fire is currently under investigation, but the chances of the fire being intentional are high based on recent events across the U.S. The violence toward Tesla is occurring amid heightened protests against Elon Musk's role in the federal government as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration.

Reporter Luke Duecy was present at the scene and was confronted by an unidentified man wielding a knife. Duecy described the encounter as a "scary moment." Seattle police are also reviewing the incident involving the reporter and the unidentified man.

It remains unclear if the individual had any connection to the storage lot or the fire itself. This incident in Seattle is part of a series of attacks on Tesla vehicles and facilities in the U.S. In recent weeks, Tesla stores have been targeted with gunfire multiple times, and some have also been vandalized.

Despite the ongoing investigations, no information has been released identifying any person or organization responsible for the destruction of the four Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle. It's a concerning development for the Tesla community and a reminder of the heightened tensions surrounding the company and its CEO, Elon Musk.