Investigators said they suspect that someone may have intentionally set a fire that put a family of six out of their house and injured a firefighter.
The blaze broke out on East Lincoln Avenue Sunday afternoon. Neighbors said they feared for the five children who lived there with their father, so they ran inside to make sure they were out.
"He's a good friend of ours and he's got kids. We didn't know if they were in there," said Caroline Morgan.
Fortunately, the house was empty, but Morgan said she knew something was wrong. "We kicked the door in, and gas, that's all we smelled," she said.
Investigators confirm they found gasoline spread throughout the house, and several spots where fires were set.
Flames were confined to the upstairs, but while fighting the fire, one firefighter suffered second degree burns. He was treated and released from a local hospital.
The fire is just the latest setback for homeowner Louis Snowden-Davis. He was arraigned just 10 days ago on charges of animal cruelty and dog fighting.
Snowden-Davis was questioned about Sunday's fire. Police said they are looking for suspects and a motive.
Meantime, the family is staying with relatives. Damage to the house and its contents is estimated at $60,000.
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