An Oklahoma City man died from his injuries after he set himself on fire while being served an eviction order Monday.
Anthony Goulding, 82, was caught in flames after he poured fluid from a gas can in the hallway of the home as one of two deputies approached to serve him the notice.
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The fire spread to the rest of the room as the female deputies struggled to evacuate Goulding’s disabled wife.
Authorities said that one of two deputies had previously visited the couple and discussed plans to relocate them following the eviction.
Goulding’s wife was not harmed while a deputy suffered minor burns.
