Man arrested after trying to start fire on CTA Blue Line train in Loop: CPD

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 38-year-old man tried to start a fire on a CTA Blue Line train early Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.

The man was on a moving train just after 6 a.m. in the 300-block of South Dearborn Street in Chicago's Loop, when he tried to start a fire of his personal belongings, CPD said.

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Police said no fire was started and no injuries were reported.

The man was seen being taken into custody, and charges are pending.

There were two other recent alleged Blue Line arson incidents.

In December, a man allegedly started a fire on a train in Wicker Park.

In November, a man allegedly set a woman on fire on a train downtown.

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