Two off-duty police officers from New York and two visitors intervened. The woman was arrested and charged with attempted arson, Atlanta police said.
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Queens Stabbing: 5 Dead, Including Suspect, and 2 Officers Wounded
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Arson Suspected in Los Angeles Fire That Shut Major Freeway
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Dozens Arrested on Arson Charges as Greece Battles Record Wildfire
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As Wildfires Spread, Anger Rises in Greece Over Government Response
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