ROME - An 18 year-old girl set herself on fire in a square in Vado Ligure, a town near Savona, Il Fatto Quotidiano reports. Paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene imminently. Over half of her body has been severely burned, however she is reportedly still alive.
The girl’s father committed suicide in 2013 in the very same way, in the very same square. His act was allegedly motivated by economic concerns and health problems. Before setting herself alight, the teenager didn’t leave a note or explanation for her act.