Ohio
Ohio boy pours gas on another child, sets him on fire, authorities say
TREMONT CITY, Ohio — A male juvenile is being held by Clark County Sheriff’s Office authorities after he was accused of pouring gas on another boy and then setting him on fire.
WHIO Channel 7 reports the incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The burned juvenile was taken to a hospital but no information was available on his condition.
WDTN Channel 2 reports that authorities initially were unclear if the incident was accidental or intentional. WHIO reports authorities now believe it was intentional.
Clark County Sgt. Scott Elliott tells WDTN that a group of younger kids were setting items on fire Saturday night just before the incident.
“It’s always concerning when juveniles are playing with fire and gasoline,” Elliott tells WDTN. “No one should play with fire. Adults should be the only ones handling gasoline.”