Man Accused Of Setting House On Fire With Children Inside

Mobile police have arrested a man they say set a house on fire with five children inside.

Mobile Fire-Rescue got the call at 12:24 a.m. When they arrived seven minutes later, firefighters reported a small fire in the yard of the home at 1250 Brussells Street which they quickly extinguished.

Fire investigators found evidence of several small fires inside the house that had been put out before they arrived. They believe 22-year-old Ronald Lucky, who suffers from a mental illness, set some clothes on fire as well as a trash can that was on the front porch and had been kicked into the yard.

Damage was minor and estimated at approximately $1,500. Lucky was taken to Mobile County Metro Jail and charged with arson.

Investigators say Lucky lives at the home with one of his parents. No injuries were reported.