W.Va. firefighter arrested for arson that critically injured colleague

By Lynne Ashminov
WHAG-TV

BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. — Police have arrested a volunteer firefighter for setting a blaze that critically injured one of his colleagues.

Police say when James Blackford was at the Bedington Fire Station Tuesday night, he left the building went about 100 yards away to the abandoned barn, set the fire, then came back to the fire station as if nothing had happened.

Police say Blackford admitted his part in the fire.

Full story: One firefighter remains in the hospital after suffering broken bones and burns