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Woman wanted after man set on fire

(Source: CNN)

Erica Love, also known as Erica Cox, 31, is wanted for aggravated assault. (Source: APD)

Posted at 6:38 PM, Jan 31, 2018

and last updated 2018-01-31 18:38:00-05

ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Arrest warrants have been issued for a woman in connection with an incident where a man was set on fire.

Erica Love, also known as Erica Cox, 31, is wanted for aggravated assault.

The Albany Fire Department responded to a call of a man set on fire early Wednesday morning.

The call came in around 5:30 to a home in the 1400 block of East Tift Avenue.

According to officials, a man was set on fire during a domestic fight.

The man had burns on his chest and lower face and told police his wife poured gasoline on him and set him on fire.

Firefighters said they smelled a strong gasoline odor when they arrived at the scene.

Authorities said that two schools practiced 'enhanced security' procedures Wednesday morning, but did not go the 'lockdown' status.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.