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Police Investigate Portland Bus Fire Linked to Ice Cube Tour After Artist Calls It 'Cowardly'

Authorities have not verified online claims of an Antifa attack or an ICE mix-up.

Overview

  • Portland Fire & Rescue said a blaze on the front passenger tire of a charter bus was quickly extinguished with no injuries or damage to musical equipment.
  • Ice Cube and his PR firm clarified the vehicle was a crew bus parked outside a hotel, not his personal bus, and he said "a coward" set the fire.
  • Portland police are reviewing surveillance video and witness accounts to identify suspects, with no arrests or motive confirmed.
  • Social-media theories that protesters targeted the bus after confusing "ICE" with the federal agency remain unconfirmed, and fact-checkers report no evidence of Antifa involvement.
  • The Truth to Power tour is continuing as scheduled, with upcoming dates announced prior to the incident.