Molotov Cocktail Starts Minor Fire in New York Suburb

January 27, 2011

An arson investigation is under way on Long Island after authorities say a Molotov cocktail was thrown through the front plate glass window of a Freeport home.

The fire early Wednesday was extinguished quickly and no injuries were reported. Nassau County police say the device set fire to the living room and caused moderate damage.

A 75-year-old woman was rescued from the home.

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