Several Small Fires in South Philly Neighborhood Investigated as Suspicious

Several small fires in a Philadelphia neighborhood overnight are being treated as suspicious.

The small rubbish fires were set in South Philadelphia, including one near 9th and Wharton Streets.

In the fire on Wharton Street, investigators say someone set trash on fire that was in front of an apartment building.

In addition, gas mains in front of the apartment complex were also set on fire, police said.

Sources tell NBC10 there were at least three small rubbish fires in the area and they are all being investigated as suspicious. The fires caused minor damage.

There were no reports of any injures.

The fires remain under investigation.

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