Columbus fire officials say one person sustained critical injuries in a house fire early this morning on the southeast side. 52 year old Carlton Crowder is hospitalized in critical condition following a fire at a home in the 1 thousand block of South James Road. Fire officials say a 6-year-old grandchild of the victim admitted setting the fire by lighting some paper at the foot of his bed. The child and another 5-year-old found inside the home will be referred to the city's Juvenile Fire Setter Program.
CDF: Juvenile Set Early Morning House Fire That Injured Grandparent
