Deadly House Fire Is Deemed Arson
From Times Wire Reports
A weekend fire that killed five college students in a house near Ohio State University was arson, and the deaths are being treated as homicides, investigators in Columbus said.
Authorities had not determined a motive and do not have any suspects, Det. Mike McCann said. A $15,000 reward was being offered for information.
The fire began early Sunday in a house near campus. Two Ohio State students and three from Ohio University were killed. Two people remained hospitalized, one in critical condition.
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