Stamford Man In Hospital After Catching Fire While Doing Yard Work

STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford resident suffered burns after setting himself on fire while working in his yard clearing weeds, according to News 12.

Stamford firefighters said a local man suffered burns while using gasoline to clear weeds in his yard.
Photo Credit: *Anthony Buzzeo*

K Reakes

08/26/2016 2:15 p.m.

Stamford firefighters reported the incident happened on Adams Street on Thursday evening as the man was using gasoline. He jumped into a pool to put out the flames, said News 12.

The man, who suffered burns, was taken to a hospital, added News 12.

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