One person in custody after attempted Philly firebombing

One person is in custody after an attempted firebombing at a home in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park section.

Police arrested the suspect early Wednesday a few blocks from where they say firefighters found a burning device.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire in the rear of the Palmetto Street home.

No injuries were reported.

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