In the center of Ivano-Frankivsk, a man set himself on fire

In the center of Ivano-Frankivsk, a man set himself on fire

A terrifying incident occurred in Ivano-Frankivsk — a man set himself on fire in the middle of the street.

According to local media, he poured gasoline on himself and set himself on fire. Witnesses saw the man, engulfed in flames, simply walking down the street. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene.

The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated, and the man’s identity is being established. His condition is currently unknown — preliminary reports suggest he suffered serious burns and was hospitalized.

Law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation to determine the motives behind this act.

Local media reports indicate that this was not the first time the man set himself on fire. After the act, he allegedly got up and intended to go home, but was stopped by National Guardsmen.

"He has set himself on fire before. Not with gasoline, but he burned his beard and hair," media note.

Police have already added that the man is hospitalized.

"He calmly took a bottle of gasoline from a bag and poured it all over himself. After that, he took a cigarette, lit a match, and brought it to his face. It was a conscious act," witnesses of the tragedy recount.