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Alleged NYC arsonist set 14 fires throughout Big Apple, including to restaurant structure: See the photos
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A New York City man has been arrested in connection with 14 fires set throughout Manhattan, including the outdoor dining portion of a restaurant, over a 90-minute period, police said Tuesday.
Alleged firebug accused of lighting 14 fires throughout New York City's Manhattan borough on August 16, 2021 (Ian Jopson) (Ian Jopson) Alleged firebug accused of lighting 14 fires throughout New York City's Manhattan borough on August 16, 2021 (Ian Jopson) (Ian Jopson) Alleged firebug accused of lighting 14 fires throughout New York City's Manhattan borough on August 16, 2021 (Ian Jopson) (ian Jopson) Alleged firebug accused of lighting 14 fires throughout New York City's Manhattan borough on August 16, 2021 (Ian Jopson) (ian Jopson) Alleged firebug accused of lighting 14 fires throughout New York City's Manhattan borough on August 16, 2021 (Ian Jopson) (ian Jopson) Alleged firebug accused of lighting 14 fires throughout New York City's Manhattan borough on August 16, 2021 (Ian Jopson) (ian Jopson) Alleged firebug accused of lighting 14 fires throughout New York City's Manhattan borough on August 16, 2021 (Ian Jopson) (ian Jopson) He then allegedly fled the area, but not before responders blasted his description to investigators in the area. Police recognized Blodgett shortly thereafter about five blocks away and found he "was in possession of lighter fluid, a lighter and a bottle containing an unknown liquid," the NYPD said.More Related News