Police: American flag set on fire outside South Philadelphia home

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for someone who they say lit an American flag on fire outside a South Philadelphia home.

According to police, the flag was hanging outside a home on the 200 block of Fulton Street when it was set on fire around 4 a.m. Thursday.

Investigators have not provided a possible motive for the arson and no suspects have been identified. 

The homeowner shared a picture with FOX 29 of the burning flag.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact police immediately.