An early-morning fire at the 83rd Precinct parking lot in Brooklyn is being investigated as arson, damaging at least 11 NYPD vehicles. The police recovered a torch lighter and undetonated explosive devices at the scene. Mayor Adams condemned the fire as "unacceptable," highlighting the courage of police and criticizing those who damage property. This incident coincides with increased tensions due to recent anti-ICE protests in the city, indicating potential links between the arson and rising unrest amid ongoing protests against federal immigration policies.
The fire started in the parking lot of the 83rd Precinct at 1:24 a.m. on Thursday and raged throughout the early morning.
The possible arson attack follows days of anti-ICE protests around Foley Square in Lower Manhattan, where demonstrators have clashed with police after aggressive raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Investigators also discovered undetonated explosive devices, similar to M-80 firecrackers, in and around the destroyed vehicles.
Mr. Adams called the damage caused by the fire 'unacceptable,' emphasizing the courage needed to wear a police uniform.
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