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Police investigating arson incident near downtown

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EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -

Evansville Police are investigating what they're calling an arson in the near the downtown area near Harriet and Missouri.

Authorities say one person is now in custody for questioning following the fire at 333 Missouri.
 
The district chief says the suspect lit a couch on fire behind a vacant home.

Officials say the fire is out. They say the home suffered exterior and interior damage. Firefighters say its a vacant home with no utilities.

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