Franklinton fire kills one, police investigating it as a homicide

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Tuesday night house fire on the west side of the city has claimed one life and police are investigating it as a homicide.

One person was found dead after a fire broke out at a home in the 100 block of South Princeton Avenue in Franklinton. Emergency crews arrived at the scene at 11:27 p.m. and the blaze under control 15 minutes later.

Once inside the home, crews found one person dead in an upstairs bedroom, which appeared to sustain damage from the fire. Officials do not believe any other residents were inside the home at the time of the fire.

Columbus Fire officials said they have not been able to identify the person found due to the condition of the body. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Just before 3 a.m. the Columbus Homicide Unit received a search warrant for the home and investigators were seen taking photos in the upstairs bedroom just after 5 a.m. No other homes in the area sustained any damage.