MPD: Man starts fire at Milwaukee residence, barricades himself inside

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police say a man started a fire at a residence and barricaded himself inside. 

It happened Tuesday morning, Jan. 17 near 65th and Thurston.

The Milwaukee Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire. 

Police say the suspect eventually exited and was taken into custody without further incident. 

No injuries were reported. 

The suspect was transported to mental health facility for evaluation.

The incident remains under investigation. 

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