Man sets wife on fire... accidentally?

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A US man who accidentally set his wife on fire at a petrol station is set to face criminal charges.

Yahoo News named the man as Austin Dawkins, 37, and reported he started the fire that left his wife, Jessica, with serious injuries.

Security video shows the couple talking while filling fuel when the man flicks a lighter next to the fuel tank.

A fire sparked instantly, causing second and third-degree burns on Jessica as she tries to run away.

If convicted, Dawkins faces up to one year in prison and a $1000 fine.

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