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Kansas Woman Sets Fire to Warehouse Linked to Potential ICE Detention Center
No injuries reported in the incident at the 900,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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A woman has been seen setting fire to a warehouse at a site in Kansas that was previously proposed as a possible immigration detention center. Video footage shows the woman igniting window areas and spraying liquid on the flames at the building located at 14900 Botts Road. The fire burned for a little while before going out, and no injuries were reported.
Why it matters
The warehouse had been the focus of community attention after its owner, Platform Ventures, announced it would not move forward with the sale of the property to the federal government for use as an immigration detention facility. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and concerns within the local community regarding the potential use of the facility for immigration detention purposes.
The details
Officers were called to the scene about 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, and Kansas City Fire Department firefighters responded. Earlier this year, DHS and ICE officials had toured the 900,000-square-foot facility, and Jackson County Legislative Chairman Manny Abarca later said that officials suggested the warehouse could be used as an ICE detention center. On Thursday, Platform Ventures announced it would not proceed with the sale of the warehouse to the federal government.
- The incident occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2026 around 5:50 p.m.
- Earlier this year, DHS and ICE officials toured the facility.
The players
Platform Ventures
The owner of the 900,000-square-foot warehouse that was previously proposed as a possible immigration detention center.
Manny Abarca
The Jackson County Legislative Chairman who said that officials suggested the warehouse could be used as an ICE detention center.
What’s next
Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and the potential motives behind the arson attack.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and concerns within the local community regarding the potential use of the facility for immigration detention purposes, and the lengths some individuals may go to in order to prevent such a use of the property.
