According to the Record-Courier, Michael Bartlett Jr. said he sustained burns on several parts of his body after he entered the burning home on Sunday morning to warn those inside of the flames.

Authorities on scene eventually Tasered and arrested Bartlett after they claim to have him warned several times that he was hindering firefighters while putting himself in harm's way.  He was arrested on a pair of misdemeanor charges.  Bartlett was reportedly trying to help family and friends inside.

As of this moment, Kent Police have reason to believe the fire was the result of arson.  One person who lived at the home says a tiki torch, which had been taken out of an unopened package, was likely used to set the fire outside of her bedroom.

The fire is under investigation.

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posted at 11/3/2009 7:23:19 AM (17598)
Hardlyapathetic1 said:

Kent has turned into a bunch of drunk,spoiled,unmotivated hoodlums.Parents stop paying all their way and let the big babies pay for college themselves and see if they act that way.

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