ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 1997 TAG: 9702190116
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-4 EDITION: METRO
DATELINE: FALLS CHURCH
A fire struck an abortion clinic Tuesday night, and a man reportedly was arrested and charged with arson.
The fire was reported about 8p.m. at the American Women's Clinic, fire officials said. The blaze was quickly contained. There were no reports of injuries.
``The cause of the fire is still under investigation,'' said Barbara Gordon, a Falls Church spokeswoman.
A man in his 40s was taken into custody, WRC-TV and WTOP radio reported. His identity was not released. Both stations said he was charged with arson.
- Associated Press
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