Crime

Person arrested for allegedly throwing ‘flammable object’ into Mattapan house

There was a small fire at the residence but no injuries were reported, according to the Boston Police Department

By Emily Spatz

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A person has been arrested after reportedly throwing a flammable object into a house in Boston, causing a small fire, police said. 

Boston police responded to 27 West Main Street in Mattapan at about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a fire, said Boston Police Department spokesperson David Estrada. 

The flammable object caused a small fire, but no injuries were reported. The arson squad was called to the scene. 

At the time of the incident, the suspect was described as a man wearing a surgical mask and black hoodie and carrying a red pole, according to Estrada. The identity of the person arrested has not been released. 

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Estrada said the incident was “not a random act.”

No further information was available. 

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