Video: Kentucky Man sets himself ablaze after fight with partner

Lexington, KY – Rush hour drivers saw an awful scene Wednesday evening after police say a man set himself on fire.It happened at one of Lexington’s busiest intersections ; Richmond Road and Fontaine Drive.

A witness caught the minute bystanders and Lexington Firefighter, Major Joe Madden started helping the man.

According to Police, the man poured gas on himself and set himself ablaze in the wake of getting into a contention with his loved one. That man was brought to the healing center with life threatening wounds, as per authorities. His name has not been discharged.

The Fire Department says Major Madden was on holiday and holding up at the activity light, when he saw the man burst into flames. Goad helped the flame casualty, the firefighter endured burns to his hands and face. Major Madden went to the doctor’s facility to be treated for his wounds.