NYC Federal Building Fire
Army veteran accused of igniting a fire outside a New York federal building.
July 20, 2026 · Updated Jul 20, 7:26pm ET
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What happened
Andrew Arrabaca, 43, a former U.S. Army soldier, was arrested Monday after allegedly pouring gasoline and igniting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza
Jacob K. Javits Federal Buildinggovernment building in New York City in Lower Manhattan, a federal building that houses ICE, FBI offices, immigration court and other agencies. Officials said Arrabaca also set off fireworks and fired a pellet or airsoft gun, injuring three people, including two federal employees and one civilian. The FBI said he carried anti-ICE material and had multiple weapons and incendiary devices, including axes, knives, a machete, fireworks and gasoline.
