Arson at South Philadelphia Target under investigation

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Arson at South Philly Target under investigation
Authorities are investigating an arson at a South Philadelphia Target store.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Authorities are investigating an arson at a South Philadelphia Target store.



It happened around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the store on Broad Street and Washington Avenue.



Authorities said a small fire on the second floor triggered the sprinkler system.



The sprinkler put out the flames.



A nearby apartment building was evacuated as a precaution.



No injuries were reported.

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