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Man, 27, Severely Burned in Washington Heights Car Fire Reported as Domestic Dispute

Police report two injuries following an early-morning blaze at West 177th Street and Cabrini Boulevard.

Overview

  • Firefighters extinguished the blaze shortly after a 12:30 a.m. 911 call in Washington Heights, according to police.
  • The man was transported to Harlem Hospital in stable condition with burn injuries, police said.
  • A 27-year-old woman sustained burns to her hands and was taken to Columbia Presbyterian, police said.
  • Police and law-enforcement sources said the man ignited himself and a nearby car during an argument as the woman tried to douse the flames.
  • No arrests have been announced and the incident remains under investigation with identities and motive not released.