Cassius Moss, 54, was arrested for allegedly setting a three-alarm fire at a residential building in Brooklyn, which led to significant injuries and property damage. Surveillance footage captured him pouring accelerant and igniting the fire before leaving the scene. Firefighters struggled over four hours to address the blaze, which resulted in extensive damage to the building and nearby structures. Moss, previously arrested for arson, now faces serious charges, including second-degree arson and first-degree reckless endangerment, emphasizing the dangerous consequences of his actions.
"This reckless individual put the lives of residents and responding firefighters at risk when he set this fire," Tucker said. "Thanks to the excellent work of the outstanding Bureau of Fire Investigation, this individual was arrested and will be held responsible for his dangerous act."
The fast-moving blaze ripped through the building, causing it to collapse and damaging two nearby buildings, according to the FDNY.
After more than four hours to contain the raging fire, fire marshals conducted an extensive video canvass that tracked Moss from 922 Lafayette Avenue to a nearby deli...
Moss faces multiple charges, including arson in the second degree and reckless endangerment in the first degree.
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