Homeless Santa Rosa man killed by fire after smoking fentanyl

An unhoused man in Santa Rosa is dead after accidentally setting himself on fire from smoking narcotics, officials said.

Around 1 a.m. in the 1200 block of Santa Rosa Ave., the unnamed victim went behind a business and began smoking what is believed to be fentanyl. Shortly after using, he lay down with heatable gel pads in his pocket, according to authorities. 

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Surveillance video showed after lying down his clothes began smoldering. He soon woke up with his body half engulfed in flames

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The man was unsuccessful in putting himself out and those who witnessed the incident called authorities about a dumpster fire.

He was declared dead at the scene. Officials said no foul play is suspected.