OKC Police: Man Sets Himself On Fire After Ex Refused To Reconcile

<p>Two people suffered burn injuries Thursday morning at a northwest Oklahoma City home, fire officials said. </p>

Thursday, July 26th 2018, 11:52 am

By: News 9

OKC Police: Man Sets Himself On Fire After Ex Refused To Reconcile

Two people suffered burn injuries Thursday morning at a northwest Oklahoma City home, fire officials said.

The incident happened about 8:55 a.m. in the 1100 block of NW 84 Street.

Initially, first responders thought the incident was a suicide attempt. After gathering more information, the fire department said it is unclear what the intent of the incident was.

One man was burned and taken to a local hospital in critical condition. A woman was also burned and she was taken to a hospital in serious condition.

Police told News 9 the man tried to set himself on fire after his ex-girlfriend refused to reconcile and she was burned when she tried to save him.

Police say an Oklahoma City man set himself on fire after his ex-girlfriend refused to reconcile. She was burned trying to help him. The story at 4:30 @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/RYmHWjPPTf
— Aaron Brilbeck (@AaronBrilbeck9) July 26, 2018

The fire department said this is an active investigation.

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Two people suffered burn injuries Thursday morning at a northwest Oklahoma City home, fire officials said.

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