A London man is charged following a fire during a Christmas party at a fraternity house that injured six people.

Five women were taken to hospital with burns, including one whose injuries were critical, and a man was treated at the scene after a fire at about 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house at 925 Richmond St.

Bryson James Donald, 20 , turned himself in to police on Thursday and was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm, police said. He was scheduled to appear in court Friday.

London Fire Department platoon Chief Gary Mosburger previously said there was a Christmas party at the home and wrapping paper and an accelerant played a role in the blaze. Occupants used a fire extinguisher to douse the flames before fire crews arrived and damage was

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