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Petrol-soaked woman lights up after

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A WOMAN who had petrol thrown over her, allegedly by her partner, then lit a cigarette igniting the fuel.

Police said the bizarre incident happened at Eagleby south of Brisbane about 9pm (AEST) yesterday.

The petrol attack happened during an argument and the woman "inadvertently set it on fire" when she lit up a cigarette.

She suffered burns to her arms and was taken to Logan Hospital for treatment.

Her partner, aged in his 40s, was charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.

He is due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today.

Submitted on 04/19/2010

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: The Courier-Mail April 20, 2010 9:13am

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Granted the gasoline was thrown on her by her boyfriend, but what on earth did she expect to happen when she lit up? Talk about not thinking...


Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Smoking while soaked in fuel!?! I would think her first instinct would be a shower...


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