Brooklyn Man Dies from Severe Burns in Incident at Haines City High School, Polk County Officials Investigating

A tragic event unfolded at Haines City High School this past Sunday evening when a 32-year-old man from Brooklyn, New York, suffered severe burns leading to his death the following day.

According to a report from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found by first responders at around 7:19 pm with burns on approximately 64% of his body.

Responding to a fire alarm at the school, located at 2800 Hornet Drive, Haines City Fire Department and Police discovered the victim lying in an alcove with a gasoline container and lighter found nearby…

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