Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Man in custody after fire outside Federal Plaza
A man is in custody after setting off a fire outside a big federal building in New York City.
The FBI is investigating what happened.
Two people got minor injuries.
The building has important offices, like the FBI's local office and a court for immigration.
There was a fire and smoke, and people saw the man being taken away by officers.
We don't know why he did it yet, and more details are coming.
A person is in custody after setting off an incendiary device outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan.
The FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident.
Two people sustained minor injuries in connection with the incident.
The building houses federal government offices, including the FBI’s New York field office and an immigration court.
Footage shows a fire, smoke, and officers restraining an individual.
- Who
- A person in custody, two injured individuals
- What
- Incendiary device set off, fire outside federal building
- When
- Monday morning
- Where
- 26 Federal Plaza, Lower Manhattan, New York City
- Why
- Unknown, under investigation
- Location
- 26 Federal Plaza, Lower Manhattan
- Injuries
- Two people sustained minor injuries
- Investigating Agency
- FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force
- Building Occupants
- Federal government offices, FBI’s New York field office, immigration court
- Status
- Developing news