Blaze that injured 7 P.G. firefighters was arson

UPPER MARLBORO — Authorities say a house fire that injured seven Prince George's County firefighters in Riverdale was arson.

One firefighter remains hospitalized, in critical but stable condition, after Friday's fire. Kevin O'Toole is expected to stay in the hospital for weeks.

Officials said at a news conference Wednesday that the fire was started in the basement of the home.

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