Cozumel man arrested for allegedly burning partner and setting house on fire

A 27-year-old man, identified by the initials Y. H. A., was arrested in Cozumel, Mexico, after allegedly throwing a burning object at his girlfriend and igniting a residence.

The incident occurred in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood at a multi-unit residential property located on 95th Avenue, between 10th and 12th Streets. According to local authorities, the man threw a fiery object—described in some reports as a Molotov cocktail—at the woman, causing burn injuries to various parts of her body and triggering a house fire.

Cozumel police, firefighters, and paramedics responded to the scene. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, while paramedics treated the victim for burns before transporting her to a local hospital. The suspect was taken into custody by municipal officers and handed over to the Prosecutor’s Office. He faces charges related to property damage and causing injuries to his partner, with authorities noting the incident could be investigated as attempted femicide.