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Juvenile suffers burns after setting fire to houseLitchfield IL

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Near W Martin St, Litchfield, IL 62056

A juvenile set fire to a house near West Martin Street, sustaining severe burns to the back and right arm. The fire was self-inflicted, possibly related to suicidal thoughts.

Audio|Source: Macoupin and Montgomery Counties Public Safety Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Litchfield Fire, Litchfield Ambulance agent to respond to near West Martin Street for a structure fire.
00:07
One possible juvenile caught himself on fire.
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Litchfield Fire, Litchfield Ambulance needed to respond to near West Martin Street for a structure fire.
00:18
Juvenile advised that he lit himself on fire and let the house on fire 911 clear, 941.
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No, on 816 is in route.
00:32
8.10 and round.
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800s in round.
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I don't want 800s on the scene.
00:44
Have light smoke in the area.
00:48
Looks like a juvenile who has severe burns to his back and right arm.
00:57
10 and 4, my caller advised that he is the one who started the fire and caught himself on fire due to suicidal ideation.
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10.4.

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Near W Martin St, Litchfield, IL 62056

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