California boy sets himself on fire in online dare
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a 16-year-old Southern California boy has suffered burns after setting himself on fire for an online dare.
The Orange County Register reports that investigators believe the teen was trying the "fire challenge" that has spread on social media.
Fire Capt. Larry Kurtz says the teen apparently placed nail polish remover on his chest and lit it Friday afternoon in his Santa Ana home.