Fire Set Outside NYC Federal Building: Suspect In Custody:
At least two people were injured as a result of the incident, the FBI confirmed.
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Arson Attempt Disrupted Outside NYC Federal BuildingTwo minor injuries occurred; suspect detained within minutes after starting fire with liquid and fireworks.
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- An incendiary device was detonated outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in Manhattan housing several federal agencies.
- The suspect ignited the fire using an unidentified liquid topped with fireworks and was apprehended by the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force.
- Authorities are investigating the event as an anti-government attack and recovered multiple weapons from the individual.
- Local officials announced road closures near the Financial District but confirmed no ongoing threat to the public.
The government is investigating the incident as an 'anti-government attack'.— FBI Assistant Director James Barnacle, describing the incident and the ongoing investigation.
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