Molotov cocktail thrown into South Philly home

Police are investigating an incident in which a Molotov cocktail was thrown into a South Philly home early Tuesday morning, ABC Philly reported.

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The suspected Molotov cocktail was reportedly thrown around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 2200 block of Beechwood Street.

NBC Philly, which referred to the explosive as a firebomb, reported that it bounced off the home and exploded into flames on the sidewalk.

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The flames were reportedly under control by the time officials arrived, and no one was hurt.

Authorities are still investigating the incident.