
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
KENOSHA, Wis. — A man suffered severe burns Thursday after allegedly dousing himself with gasoline, setting himself on fire, and running into a Speedway gas station near Washington Road and 30th Avenue, according to information gathered by Kenosha County Eye.
Multiple sources tell Kenosha County Eye that the man intentionally poured gasoline on himself before igniting the fuel. After catching fire, he reportedly ran into the Speedway convenience store, where employees quickly sprang into action.
According to information obtained by Kenosha County Eye, several Speedway employees used fire extinguishers to put out the flames, likely preventing the man’s injuries from becoming even more catastrophic.
A large emergency response from the Kenosha Police Department and Kenosha Fire Department followed. Scanner traffic reviewed by Kenosha County Eye confirmed a significant incident in the area, including references to flames, advanced medical care, and discussions regarding a possible helicopter landing zone for a critically injured patient.
The man was ultimately transported for specialized treatment. Sources familiar with the incident tell Kenosha County Eye that he was either flown or transported to a regional burn center. While his injuries are believed to be serious and extensive, sources indicate he is expected to survive.
However, those familiar with his condition say he will likely suffer permanent burn injuries over much of his body.
The circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation. Authorities have not yet released the man’s identity or provided an official statement regarding the incident.
Kenosha County Eye will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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14 Responses
Darwin’s theory in action
Let me show you somethin
At $5 bucks a gallon not a good idea
Pretty sure he was a premium unleaded guy….
Wasting gas like that is crazy
Inferno Man
These comments are sickening.
Grow up.
Dark humor is a means of handling dark situations. It’s a way of processing with the fact that there are tragic or morally reprehensible things happening without diving into depression.
That’s going to hurt
Dude must be straight up rich to be able to waste gas like that…..
Mental health is a real problem, we need to know the full story that lead him up to the act of committing suicide. This should never be joked about.
I was there, it was horrific. As a medical person, I ran to try and help. I feel sad for him, he has a very long healing process both physical and mentally. He needs prayers right now.
Im so sorry you had to witness that!