Utah tourists foil arson attempt at Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthplace

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Two Utah tourists visiting the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta witnessed a woman attempting to burn down the historic site and took immediate action to stop her. The woman had poured gasoline on the property before being apprehended by the tourists and other bystanders. Atlanta police arrested the 26-year-old suspect, who is now facing charges of attempted arson and interference with government property. The quick intervention of the tourists and the response of law enforcement prevented any damage to the birthplace of the civil rights leader.
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