WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A south Wichita apartment building was intentionally set on fire early Sunday morning.

The Wichita Fire Department responded to the fire, located at 1259 S. Pershing Ave., which is near Harry and Lincoln.

The Fire Investigation Unit at the scene investigated the cause of the fire and determined it was intentionally set. A 52-year-old male suspect was located and arrested.

The first fire companies that arrived on scene reported light smoke. After a primary search, a victim was located in the apartment building and taken to safety.

The victim was initially reported in extremely critical condition and unresponsive. After fire crews worked on the victim, the victim’s injuries were reported as not life-threatening. The victim was handed over to EMS.

No other people w

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