Woman Accused of Setting Fire to Proposed ICE Building in Kansas City

Suspect allegedly approached the building and lit fires before fleeing the scene.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A woman is accused of attempting to burn down a building in Kansas City, Missouri that was proposed to be used as an ICE detention facility. Witnesses reported seeing the woman approach the building, set her bag down, and then light the fires before fleeing the area. Firefighters were called to put out the flames, and no one was injured. Bomb and arson detectives are now investigating the incident, and police are searching for the suspect.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and protests surrounding ICE detention facilities, with some activists taking extreme measures to oppose their establishment. The attack raises concerns about the safety of federal facilities and the potential for escalating confrontations between law enforcement and anti-immigration activists.

The details

According to reports, the warehouse at 14901 Botts Road in Kansas City had been the focus of protests and public concern after it was proposed to be sold to the federal government for use as an ICE detention facility. However, the property's owner later said the sale was off. Witnesses told local media that they saw a woman approach the building a few minutes before 6:00 p.m., set her bag down in the parking lot, and then light the fires before fleeing the scene. Firefighters were called to extinguish the flames, and no injuries were reported. Bomb and arson detectives are now investigating the incident, and police are searching for the suspect.

  • The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.

The players

Unidentified woman

A woman who is accused of attempting to set fire to the proposed ICE detention facility in Kansas City, Missouri.

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What they’re saying

“Democrat mayor @QuintonLucasKC staunchly opposes ICE and leftists are cheering on the attack.”

— Andy Ngo, Journalist (Social media)

What’s next

Bomb and arson detectives are continuing to investigate the incident, and police are searching for the suspect.

The takeaway

This attack highlights the ongoing tensions and protests surrounding ICE detention facilities, with some activists taking extreme measures to oppose their establishment. The incident raises concerns about the safety of federal facilities and the potential for escalating confrontations between law enforcement and anti-immigration activists.