Man attempts to set himself on fire; Fond du Lac police respond
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FOND DU LAC, Wis. - A 40-year-old Outagamie County man attempted to set himself on fire, Fond du Lac police said.
The Fond du Lac Police Department responded to the individual pouring gasoline on himself around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, near Peters and Johnson.
Police said officers located the man standing near a puddle of what was believed to be gasoline. He started a fire, which spread to his lower extremities.
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An officer grabbed the man by his arm and pulled him into a nearby snowbank. The officer then threw snow on the man and extinguished the fire.
Police said Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue treated the male for injuries and he was taken to the hospital and treated for burn injuries.
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The city's community response social worker responded to the hospital and connected the man to support and services.