Abdulla said he chased Mangal for two blocks to a train station, where he was slashed by his attacker in the hand while waiting for police.

"Firefighters were called at 7:53 a.m. for reports of a store fire and arrived in three minutes," FDNY said in a statement. "The rapid response allowed Firefighters to quickly bring the incident under control and provide medical treatment for one civilian with non-life-threatening injuries."

"Fortunately, there was no loss of life here. The investigative work from the Explosives and Arson Task Force comprised of our Fire Marshals, the NYPD, and ATF, led to the timely arrest of this suspect who threatened the safety of our communities by using such a cruel and destructive device," added Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. "FDNY will continue to work alongside local, state and federal partners to bring to justice those who use fire as a weapon against New Yorkers."

Mangal was charged with Arson, Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and Criminal Mischief.

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