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Philadelphia Police: Suspect Who Set Several Fires Apprehended At SEPTA's 69th Street Station

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police say they've apprehended a male suspect believed to be connected to several fires on Wednesday morning. Firefighters were called to the 2600 block of North Broad Street, around 8:15 a.m.

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The fire was placed under control about an hour later.

Authorities say, the suspect was carrying a book bag and was setting fires on the highway.

The suspect was apprehended in Upper Darby at SEPTA's 69th Street Station.

No injuries were reported.

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