Mother accused of setting fire to apartment with children inside
An Ohio mother was arrested after allegedly setting fire to an apartment with her children inside.
Hawa Hassan, 30, was charged with aggravated arson in connection with an apartment fire on Friday, according to our news partners, WBNS.
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The Columbus Division of Fire was called to a multi-unit apartment building in the 37oo block of Eakin Road for a reported structure fire.
During the investigation, it was determined that the fire was started in a bedroom and was set intentionally, according to an affidavit.
A Columbus police officer arrested a suspect, identified as Hassan.
A witness reported hearing alarms sounding and hearing Hassan say she had set the apartment on fire, according to court records.
Hassan later admitted to setting the fire.
Multiple occupants were in the building, including children, at the time of the fire, creating a significant risk of serious damage from smoke, heat and fire conditions.
Another witness reported meeting four children who said their mother started the fire with a lighter and threatened to kill them.
During the investigation, the children were identified as those of Hassan.
Hassan is being held at the Franklin County Jail. She is expected to appear in court on Monday.
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