A former Army soldier is charged with arson in connection with a fire outside a Manhattan federal building that includes immigration court proceedings. Multiple reports say the incident involves a sidewalk fire that is described as igniting and spreading, along with additional actions reported by authorities, including fireworks and the firing of a pellet gun. The case is being handled in federal court in Manhattan. One outlet reports that a federal magistrate judge orders the defendant held in detention while the matter proceeds. The charges focus on alleged conduct tied to setting the fire at or near the building. The reports describe the defendant as a former Army soldier but do not provide additional details about age, background, or motive. No sources provide information in the provided excerpts on the outcome of any court proceedings beyond the detention order, nor do they describe injuries or the extent of damage. The allegations are presented as charges and accusations pending further legal process.