Arsonist sets popular Northern Virginia gay bar ablaze
A person was seen on video setting fire to three Arlington businesses, including Freddie’s Beach Bar.
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January 14, 2025
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A person was seen on video setting fire to three Arlington businesses, including Freddie’s Beach Bar.
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The suspect is a former employee and the attack is not being investigated as a hate crime.
Damage was limited to the bar's front patios. The fire remains under investigation.
The public prosecutor is investigating it as a potential hate crime.