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  • Wash. Man Uses Cane to Repel Fire Attack

    02/01/2007 12:30:05 PM PST · by SmithL · 7 replies · 292+ views
    A man splashed lighter fluid on a stranger who fought him off with a metal cane, then used the lighter to set two women on fire, police and witnesses said. Flames broke out on the women's clothing and hair, but no serious injuries were reported. Paul Alexander Pearson, 50, was arrested for investigation of assault, police Officer Debra Brown said. The assault in downtown Seattle apparently began when the attacker ran up behind Gus Jones, 82, and dumped lighter fluid down his back at lunchtime Wednesday. Jones felt someone grab his shoulder, smelled the fumes and hollered. Then, "I had...