Crime & Safety
Fact Check: No Foul Play Suspected In ICE Van Fire In Philadelphia
Although the cause of the fire is unknown, foul play is not suspected, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department and ICE.
February 19, 2025
Footage of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement van on fire in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning led many on social media to blame the blaze on left-wing extremists, but officials say that's not what happened.
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Here's a closer look at the facts.
CLAIM: An ICE van in Philadelphia seen ablaze in a video spreading online was intentionally set on fire by left-wing extremists.
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THE FACTS: That's false. Although the cause of the fire is unknown, foul play is not suspected, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department and ICE.
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