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Ex-US Soldier Arrested After Fireworks Set Off Fire Outside NYC Immigration Court
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 07:03 AM
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An ex‑U.S. Army soldier was taken into custody after a fireworks display sparked a fire outside the U.S. Immigration Court in New York City.
An incident unfolded outside the U.S. Immigration Court in New York City when a fireworks display ignited a fire.
The fireworks, reportedly set by an ex‑U.S. Army soldier, caused a blaze that prompted a swift response from local police and the fire department.
Authorities arrested the soldier at the scene and are holding him on suspicion of arson and unlawful use of fireworks.
No injuries were reported, and the court remained open for proceedings after the emergency was contained.
The fireworks, reportedly set by an ex‑U.S. Army soldier, caused a blaze that prompted a swift response from local police and the fire department.
Authorities arrested the soldier at the scene and are holding him on suspicion of arson and unlawful use of fireworks.
No injuries were reported, and the court remained open for proceedings after the emergency was contained.