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Musk attacks 'dumb eco-terrorists' over Tesla fire


The factory, near Berlin, has been the subject of protests by environmental activists.

Tesla halted production at its car factory in the German capital, Berlin, on Tuesday morning after a suspected arson attack nearby. "The rule of law will react to such an act of sabotage with the utmost severity," said Interior Minister for Brandenburg state Michael Stuebgen. The Reuters news agency reported on Tuesday morning that a spokesperson for Robin Wood, one of the environmental groups, said they were "totally surprised by the situation" surrounding the fire.

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