YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- An 18-year-old suspect is expected to make his first court appearance Thursday in the fire in Youngstown that killed four children, their mother and grandmother Wednesday morning.
Michael Davis is charged with six counts of aggravated murder and 11 counts of aggravated arson.
Police say 11 people were inside the house when the fire started. Fire officials say it began either on the porch or just inside the front door and spread rapidly.
Grief counselors are being made available for classmates of the three school-age children who died. Also, the elementary school that two of the girls attended is making plans to hold a memorial service and is encouraging students to write cards in memory of their classmates.
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