Balaclava-clad man 'sets himself on fire' during alleged robbery

Two men are being sought by police after a man set himself on fire during an alleged robbery of a store in the New South Wales Hunter Valley. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the two men entering the business in Thornton wearing dark clothes and balaclavas. A ball of fire erupted on the footpath, engulfing the man in flames, who then ran away. Emergency services were called, and the fire was brought under control, though the building suffered significant stock loss and a cash register was stolen. Authorities believe one of the men may have sustained burns and are appealing for information.