By NATE KING Salina Post

A Salina woman was charged with arson after she allegedly set clothes on fire while she was inside her apartment.

On Monday, March 25 at about 9:50 a.m. Salina Police Officers and Salina Firefighters responded to the 1800 Block of S. Broadway Ave. for reports of an apartment fire with a person still inside the building.

When SFD firefighters arrived they found a 62-year-old female, located in a closet within her apartment.

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"When they went to remove her, she became combative with firefighters and an officer assisted in securing her," SPD Captain James Feldman said. "She was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and an evaluation."

 It was determined she had allegedly intentionally set the clothing on fire in the apartment. Feldman said several other apartments were occupied at the time of the fire. 

SPD is referring this case to the Saline County Attorney’s office with the requested charge of aggravated arson.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711559141145.jpeg" alt="Salina Firefighters and EMS respond to an alleged arson at the corner of Broadway Ave. and Cloud Street in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>By NATE KING Salina PostA Salina woman was charged with arson after she allegedly set clothes on fire while she was inside her apartment.On Monday, March 25 at about 9:50 a.m. Salina Police Officers and Salina Firefighters responded to the 1800 Block of S. Broadway Ave. for reports of an apartment fire with a person still inside the building.When SFD firefighters arrived they found a 62-year-old female, located in a closet within her apartment.READ MORE: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/c6c06c25-773a-449d-83ae-30b708553017">Salina Fire shares fire prevention and safety measures, 14 structure fires this year</a>"When they went to remove her, she became combative with firefighters and an officer assisted in securing her," SPD Captain James Feldman said. "She was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and an evaluation." It was determined she had allegedly intentionally set the clothing on fire in the apartment. Feldman said several other apartments were occupied at the time of the fire. SPD is referring this case to the Saline County Attorney’s office with the requested charge of aggravated arson.

Salina woman charged with alleged aggravated arson