Summary:

67-year-old man critically injured in unexplained fire at Penn Station.
Suffered severe burns to his legs and upper body.
Police investigating the cause; no arrests have been made.
Preliminary investigation suggests the fire was not self-inflicted.
Incident follows a recent arson attack on a woman in a Brooklyn subway.

Man Catches Fire at Penn Station

A 67-year-old man suffered severe burns after inexplicably catching fire at Penn Station in Manhattan on Friday night. The incident occurred near New Jersey Transit tracks 11 and 12 around 8 p.m.

The man, whose condition is listed as critical, sustained burns to his legs and upper body. Police are currently investigating the cause of the fire and no arrests have been made.

Police Investigation Underway

While initial reports suggest the man may have been homeless, law enforcement sources stated that the preliminary investigation does not indicate self-immolation. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances that led to this incident.

Recent Similar Incident

This incident comes on the heels of another disturbing event: a woman was set on fire aboard an F train in Brooklyn just days prior. The suspected attacker has been indicted on murder and arson charges.

<p>For more information on the Brooklyn subway fire, check out this article:<a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/court-hearing-suspect-woman-set-on-fire-nyc-subway-train-brooklyn/6086615/"> Woman Set on Fire in Brooklyn Subway</a></p>