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SALT LAKE CITY — A man died Saturday afternoon after setting himself on fire at Flying J, officials said.
Crews extinguished the fire at 2025 S. 900 West shortly before 4 p.m. Officials believe the person inside the vehicle died by suicide, according to the Salt Lake City Fire Department.
Salt Lake police Lt. Michael Hatch said the incident did not spur any evacuations. The investigation is ongoing.
More details will be posted as they become available.
Contributing: Winston Armani
Crisis Hotlines
- Utah County Crisis Line: 801-226- 4433
- Salt Lake County/UNI Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
- Wasatch Mental Health Crisis Line: 801-373- 7393
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
- Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1- 866-488-7386
Online resources
- NAMI Utah: namiut.org
- Utah Chapter-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsputah.com
