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Video shows unfazed passersby during fiery attack on New York federal building by ex-soldier
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk JAIMIE DING, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Attorney's Office and shows what happened outside the building.
A federal building in New York was the site of a fiery incident. Details of the event are available from security footage. S.
Attorney's Office and shows what happened outside the building. The incident involved a man and a fire, as well as fireworks. It occurred in Lower Manhattan on a Monday.
People walking by seemed unaffected by the scene unfolding before them. Further information about the incident can be found through local news sources, including Yourbasin and Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ. They have more details about what happened in New York.
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Category: safety Published: July 22, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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