Homeless Man Torches Fox News HQ Xmas Tree

New York City’s ABC News affiliate reports:

A large Christmas tree outside Fox’s Midtown headquarters was set ablaze by an arsonist who was quickly taken into custody. The 50-foot tree on Sixth Avenue went up in flames just before 12:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Heavy flames then spread to smaller decorated trees in the display. A 49-year-old man spotted by building security climbing the tree was quickly taken into custody.

The suspect is identified as 49-year-old Craig Tamanaha, who is homeless, with a last known address in Brooklyn. He is charged with criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, arson, criminal nuisance, endangering others, criminal trespass, criminal tampering and disorderly conduct.

Read the full article.

Fox Square Christmas tree burned in fire, suspect arrestedhttps://t.co/KWWN8JCViI

— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 8, 2021

Fox News Headquarters Christmas tree in New York City set on fire. Police have suspect in custody. pic.twitter.com/Yjootk5ACD

— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) December 8, 2021