Florida man, 30, sets himself on fire inside of local Publix store

By Kenneth Garger

A 30-year-old man was left critically injured after setting himself on fire inside a Florida Publix on Wednesday night.

Customers who witnessed the horrific self-immolation inside the supermarket in Plant City called police and others inside the store rushed to his aid to snuff out the flames before first responders arrived, according to WFLA, citing police.

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A 30-year-old man set himself on fire outside of a Florida Publix store Wednesday.billtster – stock.adobe.com

The man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

The shocking incident is under investigation.