Earlier today, a series of fires targeting NYPD vehicles rocked a Brooklyn neighborhood, with authorities suspecting arson as the cause. As reported by Gothamist, eight police cars stored in a parking lot near the intersection of Central and Dekalb avenues suffered extensive damage due to the blaze.
The New York City Police Department and the Fire Department received calls about the incident around 1:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they encountered the NYPD vehicles, situated a mere few blocks from the 83rd Precinct stationhouse, engulfed in flames. Although the conflagration was significant enough to warrant a swift response from several firetrucks, no injuries have been reported in connection with the inferno. Moreover, the NYPD has confirmed that no arrests were made immediately following the event.
In a separate account from NBC New York, officials mentioned that all eight damaged vehicles were located within a fenced-in police parking lot. The quick action by firefighters helped subdue the flames before they could spread further or cause harm to individuals in the vicinity.
The suspected arson comes at a time when demonstrations continue to unfold across the country, protesting the Trump administration's immigration policies. New York City sees its share of protests, with NBC New York noting, "Locally, protests have been largely peaceful, with just a handful of protesters getting arrested each night and others receiving summonses."
As the NYPD intensifies its search for those responsible for the suspected arson, they are encouraging anyone with relevant information to come forward. Members of the public can anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS to share details that may assist the investigation.
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