NJ man sets himself on fire in protest

BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY Emilio Saladriagas is in critical condition in the burn unit at St. Barnabas Medical Center.

Police say the 62-year-old went to the store to speak to a manager Tuesday. Police say the Newark resident pulled out a bottle of lighter fluid and a cigarette lighter when he was told the manager wasn't available.

Rent-A-Center spokesman Dwight Dumler tells The Star-Ledger of Newark the company is concerned about the man.

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