Romanian man sets himself on fire during video call with ex near Milan

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A 35-year-old Romanian man attempted suicide by setting himself on fire outside his ex-girlfriend’s home during a video call with her; he is in critical condition. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. in Cinisello Balsamo, near Milan. In a WhatsApp call with the woman, who left him a year ago, he doused himself in flammable liquid inside his car. He suffered burns over 70% of his body; passersby pulled him out. The woman said he had harassed her since the breakup, but she never filed a complaint. Authorities activated the red-code procedure. In April 2025, a similar arson assault occurred nearby.


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