Arson suspect critically injured after lighting himself, Zephyrhills home on fire, investigators say

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. - Law enforcement officials are investigating a house fire that sent three people, including an arson suspect, to the hospital Tuesday morning.

According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, two adults sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the blaze, which officials describe as being a case of domestic-related arson.

Firefighters outside a domestic-related arson scene. Image is courtesy of Pasco County Fire Rescue. 

Investigators say the suspect was critically injured after he lit himself on fire and tried to set a home on fire on the 7100 block of Boxer Round Place in Zephyrhills. However, they did not provide any additional information as to why the man set himself on fire. 

Fire truck outside home where house fire sent 3, including arson suspect to the hospital. Image is courtesy of Pasco County Fire Rescue .

Authorities say all three people know each other but did not specify the relationship.

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The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Zephyrhills Police Department on the case.

Firefighters outside arson scene in Zephyrhills. Image is courtesy of Pasco County Fire Rescue.