Man in custody following a series of arson incidents in Center City Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man is in police custody following a series of arsons in Center City early Tuesday morning.

Police say numerous fires were set along the 1700 block of Ranstead Street, continuing for a few blocks to 19th and Sansom streets near the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.

Fires were also reported on the 1700 block of Chestnut Street.

Police took the man into custody at 3 a.m. near 15th Street and JFK Boulevard.

His identity has not been released.

No charges have been filed so far.