DISTURBING VIDEO: Man sets himself on fire at U.C. Berkeley1 minute read

A disturbing video released shows a man setting himself on fire at U.C. Berkeley in California.

The footage shows a number of bystanders trying to help the man as he is seen walking around completely covered in flames.

Some tried to throw water, or even put the fire out with their jackets. One lady is seen at one point trying to put the fire out and getting caught on fire for a brief second.

The event took place Wednesday evening. The man’s motives are still unknown at this time.

WARNING: DISTURBING VIDEO

R A W S A L E R T S on Twitter: “🚨#UPDATE: Berkeley Mental Health, Police, & Fire Department responded to the scene and immediately transported the individual to a local hospital with 2nd and 3rd-degree burns. Two of the good samaritans attempting to render aid sustained unknown injuries and were transported to… https://t.co/QPMEhsSXrb pic.twitter.com/utHXduQtJR / Twitter”

🚨#UPDATE: Berkeley Mental Health, Police, & Fire Department responded to the scene and immediately transported the individual to a local hospital with 2nd and 3rd-degree burns. Two of the good samaritans attempting to render aid sustained unknown injuries and were transported to… https://t.co/QPMEhsSXrb pic.twitter.com/utHXduQtJR