SELF-IMMOLATION - Man sets himself on fire at mall

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Man Sets Himself On Fire at Mall Email Story to Friend (Cherry Valley-WTVO, November 23, 2001 UPDATED 3:15 PM) -- Five people have been hurt at CherryVale mall where a man set himself on fire this morning. Witnesses tell us that the man stood on the rail above the mall's indoor court and lit himself on fire. They say that he began throwing fiery objects over the balcony and onto the floor below where shoppers were waiting in line to visit Santa. Two men were burned while tackling the man to the ground and putting out the fire. He was taken to a burn center in Chicago but there is no word yet on his condition. Police and firefighters secured part of the mall's parking lot but have not found any suspicious vehicles. The court was closed for cleanup but was open to the public by noon. The man has burns on forty percent of his body and is refusing to reveal his identity to authorities.

-- Anonymous, November 23, 2001

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Yeah, I know, why not immallation?

-- Anonymous, November 23, 2001

**GROAN!!**

I just want to know what he was on.

-- Anonymous, November 23, 2001


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