Balaclava-Clad Man Sets Himself on Fire During Arson Attack in Case of Instant Karma

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CCTV captured the moment a man became engulfed in flames during an arson attack on a convenience store in Thornton, New South Wales, on Tuesday, February 10.

Authorities were called to the business on New England Highway at about 1:05 am following reports of a fire. The blaze was brought under control and extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters. While the building only sustained minimal damage, large amounts of stock were destroyed and a cash register was stolen.

NSW Police released this surveillance footage as part of an appeal for information amid an investigation into the “suspicious” fire. Detectives would like to speak to the two men seen in the CCTV, who were dressed in dark clothing and donned balaclavas.

After a fireball erupts at the store, one of the men is seen running from the scene with the lower half of his body alight.

“Police believe the man might have suffered burns following the incident,” NSW Police said in a statement.

The pair are believed to have fled the area in a light-coloured hatchback. Anyone with information is encouraged to contacted NSW Police.

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