Man burned in car fire

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (CTPost.com) -- Players, coaches and fans at a baseball game at Tunxis Hill Park witnessed what police described as a horrific and tragic scene Thursday night when a man -- engulfed in flames -- ran away from his burning sports-utility vehicle.

Witnesses at the little league game told police they heard a popping sound and turned to see the Chevrolet Tahoe catch on fire. They then saw the victim running toward them, on fire. People at the field helped put out the flames and called 911, police said.

Tunxis Hill Park is located at 225 Melville Ave.

Police said the man's clothes were burned off his body. He was taken to the Bridgeport Hospital burn unit and his condition and identity were not immediately known.

"The victim suffered significant burns," Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara said. "It is really a tragic scene. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his family."
 

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