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Woman seen on fire along Nuckols Road last Friday evening succumbs to severe burns

A yet-to-be-identified woman was seen on fire along Nuckols Road near Concourse Boulevard Friday around 6:00 PM. Officials believe she intentionally set herself ablaze.
Trevor Dickerson

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A woman whom Henrico Fire and Police crews found on fire Friday evening has succumbed to her injuries, officials said Monday. A yet-to-be-identified individual was seen on fire along Nuckols Road near Concourse Boulevard Friday around 6:00 PM. The corner is adjacent to The Shops at Twin Hickory and the Twin Hickory neighborhood.

Passersby helped extinguish the flames at the woman, who was suffering from extreme burns, was taken to a nearby hospital. A small brush fire was also found nearby, which fire crews also put out. She died sometime Monday morning.

No other information was immediately available about the somewhat bizarre incident, but Henrico officials say the woman appeared to intentionally set herself ablaze.

We’ll pass along any further details we are able to gather on this story as they become available.

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