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Passer-by finds man on fire

By Associated Press
Published: November 8, 2017, 9:39am

SEATTLE — Seattle police say a passer-by found a man on fire in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood and put the flames out.

KOMO-TV reports that the man was rushed to Harborview Medical Center, where he was reported in critical condition.

The passer-by called 911 just after 7 p.m. Tuesday when he saw the man on fire on Leary Way Northwest. Police say the person put out the flames and waited for Seattle medics.

Police are looking for a male suspect and his girlfriend.

Police are asking the public to call if they have any information about the incident.

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