Surveillance video: Suspect sets fire to popular ‘Rash’ Bushwick bar

Police released surveillance video of the moment a suspect set fire to a popular Bushwick bar Sunday night.

News 12 Staff

Apr 7, 2022, 2:18 AM

Updated 990 days ago

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Police released surveillance video of the moment a suspect set fire to a popular Bushwick bar Sunday night.
Police say the suspect brought a can of gasoline and lit the Rash Bar on fire. The aftermath left the bar badly burned.
The entire incident was captured on surveillance video. The suspect is seen pouring a whole can full of gasoline out and then bending down with a lighter.
A 25-year-old woman and a 23-year-old woman were injured and transported to a hospital with minor burns.
Police say the suspect fled the scene immediately and that they believe he is a 20 to 30-year-old man, about 5 feet, 9 inches and 180 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the authorities.