In the early hours, a fire broke out at a Bushwick parking lot, damaging eight NYPD vehicles. The fire ignited around 1:30 a.m., with nearby residents capturing videos of the flames. Fortunately, no injuries resulted from the incident. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, but police are now investigating the fire as potential arson. Local resident Chuck Rawlings expressed concern about the incident, reflecting broader societal tensions. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities seek information from anyone with relevant videos or details.
According to city officials, the fire started around 1:30 a.m. Cellphone video taken by a nearby resident shows flames coming from the lot.
Police tell News 12 that they are investigating the fire as possible arson.
Chuck Rawlings, who lives in the area, said "It is definitely concerning. And I think it sort of speaks to the increasingly tense times that we live in..."
At this time, no arrests have been made. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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