Man found on fire in garden in County Durham
A 30 year old man is being treated for significant burns after he was found on fire in a garden, in the Woodhouse Close estate, in Bishop Auckland, at about 8pm on Sunday.
The injured man was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle, where he is being treated for significant burns, A spokesman said
The full circumstances have yet to be determined and police are conducting a joint investigation with Durham and Darlington fire and rescue service.
“This is an extremely distressing incident for family, friends and people who have witnessed the incident and we’re doing everything we can to understand what happened.”
Officers have said they do not believe the wider public is at risk following the fire.
Richard E Grant’s garden on fire
Sparks from builders working nearby set fire to Richard E Grants garden.
A London Fire Brigade spokeswoman said five firefighters attended the incident in Richmond, south west London, just before 10.30am and quickly extinguished the blaze.
The Withnail and I actor wrote on Twitter: “Flat roofer’s blow torch set conifers on fire and 999 heroic fire brigade arrived pronto presto and have just put it out. Nerves shredded. Pheeeew.
“Merciful thanks for a windless day and fire brigade’s emergency response otherwise firemen reckoned my garage & house would have been toast.”