Man accused of setting fire to homeless camp in downtown Columbus

Karl Mahone is charged with aggravated arson, according to Franklin County District Court records.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 54-year-old man has been charged with setting fire to a homeless camp near the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Karl Mahone is charged with aggravated arson, according to Franklin County District Court records.

The Columbus Fire Department responded to the fire near 288 Convention Center Drive at 1:18 pm Tuesday.

Upon arrival, the crew discovered a fire engulfing the camp under the Third Avenue bridge.

Court records say a witness who worked in the area observed Mahone leaving the scene of the fire and provided a detailed account.

After clearing the scene, personnel were dispatched to a second incident at the same location and found multiple tents on fire. A second fire was on the south side of the bridge’s support structure.

Mahone was found on the 600 block of North High Street and taken into custody at the Columbus Police Department.

In an interview with investigators, Mahone admitted to starting the fire, according to court records.

Mahone is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday morning.

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