Man intentionally set his Long Island house on fire with roommates inside: Police

Monday, April 26, 2021
GLEN COVE, Long Island (WABC) -- Police on Long Island arrested a man who they say purposely set his home on fire.

NewsCopter 7 was over the scene at 14 Raymond Street just before 9:30 a.m. on Friday.
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Authorities say 47-year-old Alex Kirton set the fire while his roommates were inside.



A 41-year-old man suffered second and third degree burns in the fire and is in critical condition at a local hospital.

The second victim, a 68-year-old man, suffered smoke inhalation and has since recovered and been released from the hospital.



Kirton is charged with arson and attempted murder.
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The identities of the victims have not yet been released.

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