Man accidentally sets himself on fire, dies, Atlanta police say

ATLANTA — A man is dead after officials say he accidentally set himself on fire.

Atlanta police told Channel 2 Action News crews received reports of a fire near the downtown connector and Central Avenue SW around 10:40 p.m. Saturday.

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When crews arrived, they located a man who was on fire. After officials put out the fire, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

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Police said they believe the victim lived underneath the bridge and was trying to light a fire but accidentally set himself ablaze.

The death remains under investigation.

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