Press Release  Investigators Believe Fire at EV Charging Station Was Intentionally Set

LITTLETON — Local and state investigators believe an early-morning fire at an electric vehicle charging station was intentionally set and they are asking for the public’s help, said Littleton Fire Chief Steele McCurdy, Littleton Police Chief Matthew Pinard, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine.

Anyone with information on the fire – including anyone who made observations of people or vehicles in the area – is asked to share it with the Arson Watch Reward Program Hotline at 1-800-682-9229.

The Arson Watch Reward Program is coordinated by the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association. It provides rewards of up to $5,000 for information that helps solve, detect, or prevent arson crimes. Tipsters can remain anonymous if they wish.

The Littleton Fire Department and Littleton Police Department responded to the Tesla Supercharger on Constitution Avenue just after 1:00 this morning following a report from a neighbor who saw the fire. On arrival, firefighters observed seven chargers with heavy fire damage. After the Littleton Electric Light & Water Department cut power to the devices, they quickly completed extinguishment and notified the State Police Fire Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office.

Based on evidence at the scene, Littleton Fire, Littleton Police, and State Police fire investigators collectively determined that the fire had been intentionally set. Their investigation remains open and active.

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