NEW YORK - A man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a Christmas tree in midtown Manhattan outside the FOX News Channel, said the NYPD.The FDNY responded to reports of a rubbish fire outside 1211 Ave of the Americas at about 12:14 a.m.
Wednesday.When firefighters arrived at the scene on 48th Street and Sixth Avenue a Christmas tree was engulfed in flames.A 49-year-old man was arrested by police.
Charges were pending. An investigation into the fire was underway.Get breaking news alerts in the free FOX5NY News app! | Sign up for FOX 5 email newslettersThere were no reports of injuries.AdvertisementThe red, white, and blue tree was lit on Sunday.