A man has died after allegedly setting himself on fire as his ex-partner and children fled.
He is said to have run into a house on Aldersmead Road in Birmingham, before dousing himself in petrol and setting fire to himself on Thursday.
West Midlands Fire and Ambulance services attended the scene at 6.20pm but could not save the man’s life.
At least five children were treated by paramedics, MailOnline reports. A woman, 44, was taken to hospital to be checked over by medics.
Police and a forensics officer have been working with fire investigation officers to piece together the events that led to the tragedy.
One resident who lives on the road said: ‘We came outside of the house after hearing a commotion, it was mayhem. The kids were out thank god.
‘The fire was so bad, it broke the windows and smoke was everywhere. Some of the kids were crying.’
Another said: ‘Our estate isn’t the most perfect one, but this is awful, you don’t expect this to happen on your doorstep, I feel so sorry for them and the children must be going through hell.’
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance said: ‘We were called to reports of a property fire on Aldersmead Road at 6.20pm, two ambulances, two paramedic officers and our Hazardous Area Response Team were sent to the scene.
‘On arrival, we discovered a man who had suffered serious burn injuries. Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
‘A woman was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation and taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham for further assessment.
‘Six other patients were all assessed and discharged at the scene.’
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: ‘A man has died following a house fire in Northfield, Birmingham, yesterday (1 October).
‘Officers were called to a house on Aldersmead Road by colleagues from West Midlands Fire Service at around 6.20pm.
‘Despite the best efforts of emergency services, a 62-year-old man died in the fire. A 44-year-old woman was taken to hospital to be checked over.
‘The circumstances surrounding the fire are being investigated, but at this stage, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.
‘This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased at this difficult time.’
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