Man Catches Fire at Penn Station
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2019/09/NYC_aerial-1-1.png?fit=2060%2C847&quality=85&strip=all&w=400&h=44&crop=1" alt="NYC Aerial View">A 67-year-old man suffered severe burns after inexplicably catching fire at Penn Station in Manhattan on Friday night. The incident occurred near New Jersey Transit tracks 11 and 12 around 8 p.m.
The man, whose condition is listed as critical, sustained burns to his legs and upper body. Police are currently investigating the cause of the fire and no arrests have been made.
Police Investigation Underway
While initial reports suggest the man may have been homeless, law enforcement sources stated that the preliminary investigation does not indicate self-immolation. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances that led to this incident.
Recent Similar Incident
This incident comes on the heels of another disturbing event: a woman was set on fire aboard an F train in Brooklyn just days prior. The suspected attacker has been indicted on murder and arson charges.
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