Is It Wildfire Terrorism? What Extremists Say About Arson Ambitions
Terror groups are attracted to the tactic of wildland arson for casualty and damage potential, simplicity, and messaging. Keep Reading
Sailor Investigated for Possibly Starting Fire on Navy Ship USS Bonhomme Richard
The almost week-long fire caused so much damage that the Navy is now debating whether it makes sense to keep the large amphibious assault ship in service. Keep Reading
ISIS Video Urges Arson as ‘Five-Star’ Terror Tactic, Shows California Burning
Death tolls in major blazes sometimes "exceed the number of those lost in major strikes," terror group notes. Keep Reading
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Belief in 5G COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Linked to Violence, Reveals Study
Psychologists at Northumbria University, Newcastle, have provided the first scientific evidence of the link between violent behavior towards the telecommunications sector and 5G COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs. Keep Reading
Man Arrested for Threatening to Burn Down African American Church
The threatening call was placed on June 7, several days after one of the church’s leaders took part in a public prayer vigil and peaceful demonstration for George Floyd. Keep Reading
Terror Fire Season: ISIS Ramps Up Use of Wildfire Arson as Simple Tactic
Highlighting the danger of scorching summers, terrorists have linked their calls for wildland arson to recent devastating fires. Keep Reading
Missouri Man Faces Federal Arson Charges Over Fire at Islamic Center
According to the criminal complaint, on April 24, 2020, at approximately 4:50 a.m., a fire was discovered at The Islamic Center of Cape Girardeau, 298 Northwest End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Keep Reading
Alleged White Supremacist Charged with Trying to Burn Down Jewish Assisted Living Facility
On April 2, 2020, police discovered a homemade incendiary device at the entrance of Ruth’s House, a Jewish-sponsored assisted living residential facility for seniors of all faiths; the device was located within feet of a widely used pedestrian walkway Keep Reading
ISIS Claims Escalating Use of Wildfire Arson as Terror Tactic
Terror group reminded "soldiers of the caliphate" that they "millions of acres... plantations, fields and homes" to burn. Keep Reading
Federal Authorities Involved in Probe of Arson Fires at Massachusetts Jewish Centers
Three recent arson fires at Jewish centers in Arlington and Needham shocked both towns and prompted a massive solidarity rally. Keep Reading
Authorities Search for Arsonist Who Set Fire Outside of National Archives
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Thursday night when an "arsonist placed a gas container on the left side of the building on Pennsylvania Avenue and lit it on fire." Keep Reading
Man Arrested After Trying to Enter St. Patrick’s Cathedral with Gas, Lighter Fluid, Lighters
"The totality of circumstances ... is something that we would have great concern over. His story is not consistent," says NYPD counterterrorism chief. Keep Reading
ATF, FBI Offering $10,000 Reward for Information on Arson at Escondido Mosque
Several people were inside at the time of the fire, but no one was injured. The exterior of the building sustained damage and the property was found to be defaced. Keep Reading
Arson Balloons from Gaza Spark Two Fires in Southern Israel
In recent months, Israeli communities, farms, and parks near Gaza have suffered from hundreds of fires as a result of incendiary kites and balloons. Keep Reading
After 12 Years on the Run, Accused Eco-Terrorist Joseph Dibee Apprehended
With assistance from Cuban authorities, he was detained there before boarding a plane bound for Russia and was returned to the United States. Keep Reading
Towers with Grenfell-Style Cladding ‘at Risk of Arson and Terrorism’
Concern over terrorism and arson has been voiced in central and local government, and councils are now trying to keep the locations of scores of affected blocks secret because of the perceived danger. Keep Reading