Summary:
A 67-year-old homeless man was found on fire inside New York Penn Station.
The victim suffered severe burn injuries and is in critical condition.
Police are investigating the cause of the fire, considering both accidental and criminal possibilities.
The incident raises concerns about the safety of vulnerable individuals in the city.
The investigation is ongoing.
Man on Fire at Penn Station: An Ongoing Investigation
On Friday evening, NYPD officers responded to a report of a man on fire inside New York Penn Station. The victim, a 67-year-old homeless man, suffered severe burn injuries to his legs and upper body and was rushed to New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center in critical condition.
<img src="https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/15713030_122624-wabc-dog-rescued-rincon-img.jpg?w=608" alt="Image related to the incident (Note: this image is unrelated to the main story but included from the original source)">Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire, working to determine whether the incident was self-inflicted or a criminal act. This unfolding situation raises concerns about the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals within the city's transit system.
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