The Brief
- A Florida man caught on fire while attempting to stay warm on New Year’s Day, police said.
- The Longwood Police Department responded to a fire in a wooded area on Jan. 1.
- A bystander helped put out the fire on the man’s clothing, and he was transported to a medical facility for treatment, police reported.
LONGWOOD, Fla. – A Florida man is recovering after he caught on fire while trying to keep warm in a Longwood wooded area, officials said.
What we know:
The Longwood Police Department responded to a wooded area off of West Warren Avenue around 7:30 p.m., Jan. 1, regarding reports of a man who was on fire. …