Fire Marshals Make Arrest for Series of Arsons in Brooklyn NYCHA Buildings
November 13, 2019
Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announced today that Fire Marshals have arrested and charged Michael F. Hall, 31, of Brooklyn for deliberately starting five fires within NYCHA’s Louis Heaton Pink Houses over a span of six months.
“Arson is a violent crime that demonstrates a depraved indifference to the lives of New Yorkers and FDNY members,” said Commissioner Nigro. “Once again, the investigative work of our Fire Marshals has led to the apprehension of a dangerous individual who used fire as a weapon to harm others.”
Fire Marshals determined that the fires were purposely set during early morning hours at the front doors of apartments, blocking the escape of residents and initial access by responding Firefighters. Ultimately, each fire was quickly brought under control. The fires led to a total of 4 injuries to residents.
Address: 1211 Loring Avenue, Brooklyn- November 7, 2019 - 4:48 a.m.
Address: 2628 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn
- May 28, 2019 – 4:25 a.m.
- October 18, 2019 – 6:01a.m.
- October 26, 2019 – 5:11a.m.
- November 3, 2019 – 12:21a.m.
Hall faces one count of attempted murder, two counts of arson, one count of criminal possession of a dangerous weapon, two counts of attempted assault, one count of menacing, and harassment. The case will be prosecuted by the Kings County District Attorney’s Office.
The arrest was a coordinated effort between FDNY, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and NYPD.
