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NY Man Lights Himself on Fire at Church

"critical condition"

An 89-year-old Long Island, NY man accidentally set himself on fire at his local Catholic church yesterday. The incident apparently happened while the man was lighting a small votive candle. He was taken to the hospital with third-degree burns on about 60 percent of his body and is in critical condition:

Man Lights Himself On Fire In Church: MyFoxNY.com

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Jonathon M. Seidl

Jonathon M. Seidl

Jonathon M. Seidl is a former managing editor of Blaze News and a best-selling author and speaker. His next book, “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic,” will be released on October 7, 2025.