Mystery Unfolds as Teen Arsonists Take Down 170-Year-Old Historic Mill in Upstate New York
Imagine a historic landmark, a giant of industry standing tall since 1846, suddenly reduced to smoldering rubble—all because two 14-year-olds decided to play with fire. Talk about making a mark on history, huh? On May 31, 2025, the iconic Victory Mills in Victory, New York, went up in flames, leaving the tight-knit community stunned and heartbroken after nearly 180 years of pride and prosperity melted away in the blaze. What compels teenagers to torch a symbol that’s been the town’s very identity? The story unfolds with firefighters wrestling a massive inferno, the echoes of a bygone industrial era, and plans for rebirth amid the ashes. It’s a tale that’s as tragic as it is puzzling—and it’s got me pondering if history ever really leaves us unscathed. LEARN MORE
On May 31, 2025, a fire broke out at the historic Victory Mills in the village of Victory, New York — and now, two 14-year-olds have been arrested on arson charges.
Victory Mills Fire Department/FacebookVictory Mills began operating in 1846, and though it was shut down in 2000, it remained an historic landmark.
Two 14-year-olds have been charged with starting a massive fire that destroyed the historic Victory Mills in Victory, New York on May 31.
According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, the teens, a boy and a girl, were charged with third-degree arson and second-degree criminal trespass. The boy was charged on Saturday, the day of the fire, while charges were brought against the girl the following day.
They have since been released to their parents. Meanwhile, the local community is reeling from the destruction of this local landmark that has defined the town for 179 years.
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