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Residents concerned after 2 suspected arsons in Cedarbrook

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Neighbors say they are on edge after two suspected arson incidents were reported just days apart in Philadelphia's Cedarbrook neighborhood. According to Action News at 10 on PHL17, police say the first incident happened around 7 p.m. on Sept.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Police investigate 2 arson incidents days apart in Cedarbrook (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    The Philadelphia Police Department said it is investigating two arson incidents that occurred days apart at the same location in the Cedarbrook neighborhood. Police said the first incident occurred on the evening of Sept. 21 in the 8200 block of Williams Avenue. The second incident occurred on Sept.

  2. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Cedarbrook residents on edge after 2 arson incidents days apart (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Video also showed a passerby attempting to alert anyone inside and using a child's toy filled with rainwater to help extinguish the flames before firefighters arrived.

  3. Phl17

    Residents concerned after 2 suspected arsons in Cedarbrook (opens Phl17)

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    Neighbors say they are on edge after two suspected arson incidents were reported just days apart in Philadelphia's Cedarbrook neighborhood. According to Action News at 10 on PHL17, police say the first incident happened around 7 p.m. on Sept.

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