Firefighters on the scene of a fire on Beaver Dam Trail in Old Saybrook, Feb. 22, 2013.

Firefighters on the scene of a fire on Beaver Dam Trail in Old Saybrook, Feb. 22, 2013. (WTNH / George Roelofsen)

Firefighters on the scene of a fire on Beaver Dam Trail in Old Saybrook, Feb. 22, 2013.

Firefighters on the scene of a fire on Beaver Dam Trail in Old Saybrook, Feb. 22, 2013. (WTNH / George Roelofsen)

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Two residents, a firefighter, and a police officer were hospitalized after a fire at 19 Beaver Dam Trail in Old Saybrook. Photo: Tina Detelj/WTNH.

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The State Fire Marshall is assisting in a criminal investigation into a fire that happened on Beaver Dam Trail in Old Saybrook. Photo: Tina Detelj/WTNH.

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PD: Man accused of setting fire to kill wife

Updated: Thursday, 21 Mar 2013, 10:55 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 21 Mar 2013, 10:55 AM EDT

OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (WTNH) -- An Old Saybrook man is facing several new charges. He's accused of setting his house on fire in an attempt to kill his wife.
          
The fire occurred at the couple's home on Beaver Dam Trail last month.
          
Sixty-year-old Glenn Alburtus now faces charges that include attempted murder, arson, kidnapping and assault.

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