Pennsylvania Woman Tries To Set Ex-Boyfriend's Home On Fire With Him Inside, Police say

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ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- Authorities in Lehigh County say a woman tried to set her ex-boyfriend's home on fire with him inside, after he got a protective order against her. It happened Monday in Allentown.

Brianna Tate faces several charges, including arson and reckless endangerment.

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Police say Tate smashed a window in her ex-boyfriend's home and poured gasoline inside. Then, she allegedly tried to spark a blaze using a lighter, but failed.

Tate's ex-boyfriend called police and they later arrested her. No one was hurt.