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2 minors charged with arson after six-alarm blaze near Allentown's Riverfront

The Lehigh County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced charges against two unnamed juveniles in connection with the inferno that started Wednesday night.

2 minors charged with arson after six-alarm blaze near Allentown's Riverfront
The blaze destroyed the former American Atelier furniture factory while also damaging rowhomes across Front Street and several vehicles.
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ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Two people are facing arson charges in connection with an inferno that raged Wednesday night near Allentown’s Riverfront.

The Lehigh County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced charges against two unnamed juveniles in connection with the six-alarm fire.

They are charged with arson, recklessly endangering another person, conspiracy and causing a catastrophe. Authorities did not provide their ages Friday afternoon.
UntitledFlames ripped through the former American Atelier furniture factory and heavily damaged seven rowhomes across Front Street; the fire was reported at 8:41 p.m Wednesday.

Crews fought hotspots into Thursday morning before starting to knock down parts of the building.

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