Watch: Arsonists set themselves on fire in botched attack caught on camera
The Brief
Three arsonists accidentally set themselves on fire during a failed attack in Solomontown, South Australia.
Surveillance footage shows the suspects lighting a fire that quickly engulfs their vehicle.
Police are asking the public for help identifying the men, who likely suffered serious burns.
Three arsonists ended up setting themselves on fire during a failed attack in Solomontown, South Australia last Monday.
The South Australia Police (SAPOL) released surveillance footage showing two men getting out of a vehicle and dousing the front of a home on Young Street with an accelerant before getting back into the vehicle.
When the driver starts to leave, the fire erupts from the passenger-side window. The interior of the vehicle was then engulfed in flames within seconds and all three men had to jump out of the car and run off, leaving the car abandoned.
Officers received a call about the abandoned car around midnight. When they arrived on scene, they were able to put out the car fire.
What they're saying
"The occupants of the house were not injured during the incident," they said. "The exterior of the house was charred by flames."
What you can do
Police are asking anyone with information about the identity or location of the three suspects to contact Crime Stoppers South Australia.
"It is extremely likely they have suffered significant burns or injuries in the fire and police urge them to seek medical attention," SAPOL added.
The Source
Storyful contributed to this report. The information in this story comes from a statement and surveillance footage released by the South Australia Police (SAPOL). This story was reported from Los Angeles.
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