Hamilton man killed after being set on fire in house blaze

“There was a victim outside on the porch who had severe burns,” Snider said.

Alfred Riley, 69, was transported by medical helicopter to University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he died. Riley’s identification was released this morning by the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy is being performed today.

Snider said a small fire in the house was extinguished quickly. Riley was able to exit the house on his own.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A neighbor called 911 said that “a man’s on fire on his porch ... please hurry.”

The woman tells the dispatcher the house is also on fire.

“She (Riley’s wife) rolled him until she got the fire out, but the house is on fire,” the caller said