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Barricaded Man Who Set Items On Fire, Threw Them Off Fort Lauderdale Apartment Balcony Taken Into Custody

FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – A man who barricaded himself inside a Fort Lauderdale apartment after setting items on fire and throwing them off a balcony has been taken into custody.

Fort Lauderdale PD and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue were the first to respond the scene at 619 N Andrews Avenue.

Upon their arrival, that's when the man barricaded himself in the apartment, refusing to speak with first responders.

As a result, SWAT and negotiators were called out to assist, eventually making contact with the man.

The man finally surrendered late Thursday night. He has been transported to the hospital for treatment.

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