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Germany news

Germany: Hundreds march in solidarity after synagogue attack DW 04/07/2024

Oldenburg residents show support for Jewish community after synagogue arson attack.

Mayor and government officials condemn the attack, highlighting the need for unity against hate. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Disturbing video shows hateful would-be NYC arsonist fumble in attempt to torch US, Israeli flags

Failed attempt to burn American and Israeli flags outside kosher eatery captured in video.

Suspect with specific description involved in the hate crime incident. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Hayward man charged with hate crime for allegedly burning Israeli flag during protests

Arson, robbery, grand theft, and hate crime charges filed against a man for burning an Israeli flag during a protest.

District Attorney clarifies that the First Amendment does not protect actions like threats, intimidation, and property damage. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Man Arrested After Fire Set Outside Bernie Sanders's Vermont Office

Man arrested for starting a fire outside Senator Bernie Sanders's office using an accelerant and a lighter.

No injuries reported as the building's sprinklers extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston

26-year-old arrested in East Boston arson incidents

Genesis Hurtado facing multiple arson charges in East Boston.

No injuries reported in the fires Genesis Hurtado allegedly started. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Man admits setting fire to Tory MP Mike Freer's shed

The man admitted setting fire to a shed belonging to the MP but denied political motivation.

A second defendant denied the same charges and faces trial. [ more ]

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www.standard.co.uk

Hackney house fire: Man in 60s 'makes antisemitic comments' after arrest over blaze

Threatening comments, possibly antisemitic, were made by the suspect upon arrest.

The police are treating the incident as a potential hate crime. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Streatham fire: Brazilian man killed in 'arson attack' named by police

Two individuals charged with murder and arson in a deadly house fire incident.

Brazilian cleaner Basilio Dos Santos Antonio identified as the victim in south London arson attack. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Tesla Halts Production in Germany After Suspected Arson Attack

Tesla's Berlin assembly plant halted production due to arson, causing power outage.

Investigation into fire near Tesla's plant sparked speculations despite authorities urging against blaming activists. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Two charged with murder after man dies in Streatham house fire

Two individuals charged with murder and arson after a man dies in a house fire in south London.

The incident occurred in a house divided into bedsits with the victim found dead inside. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Man and a woman charged with murder after man killed in London house fire

Two individuals charged with murder and arson in connection with a house fire in south London. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Streatham: Murder probe launched after man dies in suspected arson attack

Murder probe launched after man died in a suspected arson attack in Streatham

A 34-year-old woman arrested in connection with the fire on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tesla Halts Production in Germany After Suspected Arson Attack

Tesla halted production due to fire caused by arson near Berlin plant.

Protesters against Tesla's expansion plans may have ignited the fire at the high-voltage pylon. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Berlin

Production at a Tesla plant near Berlin is halted after a power outage. Officials suspect arson

Production halted at Tesla's Berlin plant due to suspected arson causing power outage.

Environmental activists protest against Tesla's expansion plans in a forest near the plant. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Two Teslas burn in San Francisco, weeks after autonomous vehicle arson

Two Teslas caught fire in San Francisco, possibly due to arson.

Tesla Model Y was set ablaze causing the vehicle to be destroyed. [ more ]

SFGATE

2 parked Teslas burn in San Francisco, weeks after torched Waymo

Arson investigation ongoing for burnt Tesla cars in San Francisco.

Tesla owner shocked by unexpected car arson incident. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Man convicted of attempted murder after torching flat of his deaf, pregnant ex partner

Harry Owusu-Manu was found guilty of attempted murder, aggravated arson, stalking, and carrying a weapon in public.

Dash cam footage from his van was crucial in convicting Owusu-Manu for the arson attack. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

South London man tried to burn down deaf and pregnant ex's flat with her inside

Harassment escalated to arson

Perpetrator found guilty of attempted murder and other charges [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

New York City

NYC fire marshals probing arson bust attempted-slay suspects in street

Fire marshals investigating an arson stumbled upon an attempted murder.

The marshals apprehended the suspects and recovered a firearm from them. [ more ]

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www.newsshopper.co.uk

2 weeks ago

South east London man set fire to deaf and pregnant ex-partner's home

A man was jailed for setting his pregnant ex-partner's flat on fire after a history of harassment and attempted murder. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

3 weeks ago

Canadian Pacific Railway cars catch fire while rolling through downtown London, Ont. | CBC News

No injuries reported as Canadian Pacific Railway train cars catch fire in London, Ontario. [ more ]

www.hackneygazette.co.uk

Suspect named and charged with arson after four injured in Hackney house fire

Man charged with arson after fire in Hackney

Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters tackled blaze in Clapton [ more ]

www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

'Too early to say' derelict pub fire was arson - police

Police are investigating a fire that destroyed a derelict pub in Dagenham.

No injuries were reported from the fire at the Ship & Anchor pub in Dagenham. [ more ]

www.hamhigh.co.uk

Man arrested after fire set off in station - as passengers were evacuated

A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire shut down West Hampstead railway station.

Trains continued running with a short delay despite the incident at the station. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Terrifying video as Met Police officers kick door down to run into burning building

Police officers show bravery and professionalism by running into a burning building to save lives.

Wesley Guilherme Farias charged with arson after 13 people hospitalized in fire incident. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

'Good Friday' fire at Mission's St. John church displaces parish, unhoused

Surveillance footage shows a woman starting the fire in the alleyway before spreading it to the church.

Firefighters arrived quickly and prevented the flames from spreading too far due to rain stopping the fire. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Man Accused of Leading Thieves in Law' Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Viktor Zelinger was involved in illegal activities such as running a gambling club and threatening debtors.

Zelinger was associated with an Eastern European mafia group called Thieves in Law and faced serious charges like directing arson that resulted in severe consequences. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Pennsylvania man sentenced for setting Midwood rabbi's house on fire * Brooklyn Paper

Man sentenced to 25 years to life for setting rabbi's home on fire

Arsonist had a longstanding grudge against the rabbi [ more ]

sfist.com

Are the Waymo and Tesla Arsonists the Same Person?

Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the arson of a Waymo taxi and other vehicle arson cases in San Francisco.

Surveillance footage led to the arrest of an individual linked to several car fires, with the suspect purportedly having methamphetamine at the time of arrest. [ more ]

sfist.com

Monday Morning Headlines: San Pablo Neighborhood Locked Down After Shots Fired

Police lockdown in San Pablo neighborhood after shots fired

Family seeks information on Antioch man killed in hit-and-run [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Dramatic footage shows police kicking down door to rescue people in burning building

Police rescued residents from a burning building in South Kensington.

Wesley Guilherme Farias has been charged with arson. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Moment residents rescued from burning Kensington flats captured on police bodycam

Police officers ran into a burning building in South Kensington to rescue residents.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson for the blaze at a five-storey building in Emperor's Gate. [ more ]

BBC News

South Kensington fire: Footage shows officers rescuing residents

Dramatic footage shows officers rescuing people from burning block of flats.

About 160 people evacuated from South Kensington block of flats. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Kensington fire: Man arrested on suspicion of arson after blaze at block of flats leaves 11 in hospital

A man has been arrested for suspected arson after a fire in Kensington, with 11 hospitalized.

Police officers and residents were rescued from the blaze, and the incident is being treated as suspicious. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF food

'Completely psychotic': Burglars set Oakland deli's menu board on fire

Burglars broke into West Oakland deli, set fire before fleeing

Stay Gold Deli owner estimates $200 stolen, ATM cut with no money taken [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies in Streatham house fire

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder and arson

Fire being treated as suspicious with ongoing investigation [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Son kills 75-year-old mom, then sets fire to her home to destroy evidence, CA cops say

A man is accused of shooting his 75-year-old mother and setting her house on fire to destroy evidence.

Deputies found evidence in the woods linking the son to the crime scene. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Man denied food at Carl's Jr. sets fire to manager's vehicle, California police say

A man was denied free food at Carl's Jr. and retaliated by setting fire to the manager's vehicle.

The man chased the manager with a gas can and lighter in an attempt to set him on fire. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Former criminology professor pleads guilty to igniting four wildfires in 2021

Former college criminal justice instructor pleads guilty to igniting multiple wildfires in California in 2021.

Maynard admitted to setting four fires but had initially been suspected of igniting more. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California college professor pleads guilty in setting blazes near massive Dixie Fire

Gary Stephen Maynard pleaded guilty to setting a series of blazes near the Dixie Fire in 2021.

Maynard was described as a 'college professor' with a history of ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Ex-firefighter twice jailed for setting wildfires is accused of California roadside bombings

A former firefighter with a history of arson has been charged with detonating explosive devices along California roads.

The suspect has been jailed twice in the past for setting wildfires in California. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Former firefighter accused of planting explosives near California roadways pleads not guilty

A former firefighter with a previous arson conviction has been arrested on suspicion of detonating a homemade bomb and planting several other explosive devices.

The man pleaded not guilty to charges including possessing and exploding an explosive device with the intent to injure and destroy property. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC politics

Hochul pushes plan to expand hate crimes to include graffiti, arson and rape

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for the expansion of hate crime statutes in the state to include 31 offenses, such as graffiti, arson, and rape.

The proposed expansion is in response to a rise in hate crimes, particularly antisemitism, since the conflict in Gaza in October 2021. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Ex-L.A. gang informant 'Termite' extradited from Mexico to face murder charges in 1993 fire

Juan "Termite" Romero, a former gang leader turned star witness, has been charged with setting fire to a building in 1993, resulting in the deaths of 10 people.

Romero had been living in witness protection under an assumed name before being charged with the arson case. [ more ]

HuffPost

6 months ago

Massive LA Freeway Fire Set Intentionally, Officials Say

Arson was the cause of a massive fire that closed a section of a Los Angeles freeway.

The closure is expected to have a significant impact on traffic and the flow of goods.

Officials have compared the damage to the 1994 Northridge earthquake. [ more ]

New York Post

6 months ago

Arson likely caused fire that damaged vital artery of Los Angeles freeway, Gov. Newsom says

Arson caused a massive fire on a Los Angeles freeway, leading to its indefinite closure and major traffic congestion.

Investigators are trying to determine if one or more individuals were involved in the arson.

The closure of the freeway is expected to have wide-reaching impacts, including disrupting the flow of goods from the LA ports. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

6 months ago

Arson Suspected in Los Angeles Fire That Shut Major Freeway

The fire that caused the shutdown of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles was determined to be arson.

The fire started within a fenced area filled with wooden pallets, ruling out homeless encampments as the source.

The distinction is politically significant as frustration grows over homeless camps in Los Angeles. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

Two charged with arson over fire at Tory MP's office on Christmas Eve

Two people have been charged in connection with a fire at the constituency office of MP Mike Freer in North Finchley.

Police have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as a hate crime. [ more ]

Miami Herald

5 months ago

Miami

Tinder date goes awry when woman sets man, his SUV on fire at Kendall hotel, cops say

A woman has been charged with setting a man and his car on fire after a Tinder date gone wrong in Kendall, Florida.

The man gave the woman money to fix her car before she suddenly poured gasoline on the front passenger seat and lit it on fire. [ more ]

Boston.com

5 months ago

Boston

Boston woman set charity clothing bin on fire while waiting for a ride at Westbrough police station, authorities say

A Boston woman was arrested for setting a clothing donation box on fire inside a police station in Westborough.

The fire activated the building sprinkler system and caused heavy smoke.

The woman was charged with multiple offenses including burning a public building and vandalism. [ more ]

www.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk

5 months ago