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Man Lights Himself On Fire During Fight With Family In Westchester, Taken To Hospital

A man was rushed to a hospital after lighting himself on fire after a family dispute in Westchester, police said.

Yonkers Police

Yonkers Police

Photo Credit: X/@YonkersPD3

The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at around 8:30 p.m., when a man poured a flammable substance over his body and proceeded to then light himself on fire after a conflict with family members in the area of Purser Place in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.

The man was then taken to a nearby trauma center with severe burns. He was stabilized and admitted for treatment. 

More information about the incident was not made available. 

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