Musk criticises 'eco-terrorists' as fire breaks out in Tesla factory near Berlin

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An environmental group has published an open letter online claiming responsibility for a fire in a Tesla factory on Tuesday, which has since halted production.

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00:00 A fire has halted production at a Tesla factory near Berlin. The fire caused electricity to

00:07 cut at the factory and several nearby areas. Power has returned to local towns but remains

00:14 out at the factory site itself. Local police have said they suspect arson to be the cause

00:20 of the fire.

00:21 "We have taken up the suspicion of arson because there are indications that the fire

00:30 is not caused by the fire itself."

00:36 An activist group who call themselves the Volcano Group have claimed responsibility

00:40 for the attack. A group of climate activists have occupied the surrounding forest near

00:45 the factory in protest at the sites. The Tesla factory near Berlin has plans to expand in

00:51 the area, a move that is strongly opposed by environmental groups.

00:55 [WIND BLOWING]

00:58 (whooshing)

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