Man Arrested After Christmas Tree Outside Fox News Building Set Ablaze
W 48th St & 6th Ave, Midtown, Manhattan
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Summary
- Police arrested a man who allegedly climbed a 50-foot Christmas tree decoration outside the headquarters of Fox News and set it on fire early Wednesday.
- The incident occurred at 48th Street and 6th Avenue at about 12:15 a.m.
- Citizen user video showed the tree completely engulfed in flames.
- Firefighters responded to extinguish the flames. No one was reported injured.
- A 49-year-old man was arrested and charged, according to the NYPD.
- According to an ABC 7 report, the “tree” is actually a metal structure adorned with decorations.
- The suspect has been charged with criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, arson, and other crimes, according to the report.
- Police have not determined a motive, but the man had prior arrests, and detectives were investigating whether mental illness was a factor, NYPD officials said.
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Police have requested additional units to block traffic on W 48th St from 6th Ave to 7th Ave.
Police are blocking traffic between W 48th St and W 49th St.
Citizen user Beasty shows flames enveloping a large Christmas tree while police appear to be detaining a man.
Officers on the scene have requested firefighters for a trash fire.
Incident reported at W 48th St & 6th Ave.
Police have requested additional units to block traffic on W 48th St from 6th Ave to 7th Ave.
Police are blocking traffic between W 48th St and W 49th St.
Citizen user Beasty shows flames enveloping a large Christmas tree while police appear to be detaining a man.
Officers on the scene have requested firefighters for a trash fire.
Incident reported at W 48th St & 6th Ave.
Police have requested additional units to block traffic on W 48th St from 6th Ave to 7th Ave.
Police are blocking traffic between W 48th St and W 49th St.
Citizen user Beasty shows flames enveloping a large Christmas tree while police appear to be detaining a man.
Officers on the scene have requested firefighters for a trash fire.
Incident reported at W 48th St & 6th Ave.
Police have requested additional units to block traffic on W 48th St from 6th Ave to 7th Ave.
Police are blocking traffic between W 48th St and W 49th St.
Citizen user Beasty shows flames enveloping a large Christmas tree while police appear to be detaining a man.
Officers on the scene have requested firefighters for a trash fire.
Incident reported at W 48th St & 6th Ave.
Police have requested additional units to block traffic on W 48th St from 6th Ave to 7th Ave.
Police are blocking traffic between W 48th St and W 49th St.
Citizen user Beasty shows flames enveloping a large Christmas tree while police appear to be detaining a man.
Officers on the scene have requested firefighters for a trash fire.
Incident reported at W 48th St & 6th Ave.
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