Ride-alongs canceled. Administrators asking for recusal. A script for fire department employees to follow when answering calls from outraged citizens and a $1.4 million replacement fire truck.

On July 25, a tow truck was set on fire in East Palo Alto, officials said. Other reasons behind the fires were to retaliate against the competitors for perceived wrongs, according to the indictment.

No one was injured, and the four trucks were the only property damaged. The first call came at 11:13 p.m. Sunday, said David Cuerpo, Seattle Fire spokesperson. Tesla has been a target of protests ...