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Cops: Trio Intentionally Set Fire Inside South Jersey Walmart

By Steve Beck

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- Two females and a male intentionally set a fire inside a South Jersey Walmart, authorities said.

The incident happened at about 11:30 a.m. on February 1st at the Walmart on Route 70 in Evesham Township.

According to the Evesham Township Police Department, the trio entered the store and took a "Fire-Puck" starting brick from a shelf. Investigators say the three suspects used that item to start a fire on the floor of an aisle that contained numerous highly combustible products.

After starting the fire, police say the suspects left the store.

Employees inside the store were able to extinguish the fire before it caused serious damage.

There were no injuries.

Anyone with information on the suspects is urged to contact the Evesham Police Department at 856-983-1116.

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