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Nikola Claims 'Foul Play' in Electric Semi Truck Battery Fire at HQ

Firefighters douse a Nikola electric truck in water after a battery fire
Firefighters douse a Nikola electric truck in water after a battery fire

A fire broke out at the headquarters of electric semi truck maker Nikola Motors, destroying multiple trucks. The company states it suspects "foul play" in the fire as investigations into the blaze proceed.

The fire occurred early Friday morning behind company headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona according to a company tweet. Photos of the aftermath show two trucks burned to a crisp, and two of their neighbors having sustained serious damage. According to Nikola, a vehicle was spotted near the damaged trucks shortly before the fire, leading to an accusation of "foul play."

https://twitter.com/PHXFire/status/1672225131580776454