REDWOOD CITY — A man suffered “significant burns” Thursday afternoon when he set himself on fire outside the San Mateo County Hall of Justice, according to authorities.
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The incident happened around 1 p.m., the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Deputies rushed to the man and quickly extinguished the flames.
The man was taken to an area hospital. A deputy was also treated for minor injuries to his hand.
The sheriff’s office said the man is believed to have been suffering a mental health crisis.
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