06/25/2012 5:41 pm Huffington Post
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A motorist sets himself and his car on fire playing with a lighter while filling up his tank at an ACPO
station in Thomastown. The terrifying incident was captured on CCTV video footage, showing the panicked
motorist escaping the blaze as it engulfed the door of his vehicle. He flees, leaving everyone else at the
station in danger.
Just seconds later, a quick-thinking doctor jumps to the man's aid and douses the flames with a bucket of
water. Seven News identified the hero as Dr. Hussei Zaini.
Meanwhile, another quick-thinking attendant shuts down the pump.
Both Station Manager Ms Eid and fire brigade officials have praised the bravery of Mr Zaini.
"He's very lucky the Gods were on his side, because it was a splash. Any more than that and it could have
gone against him," Melbourne Fire Brigade Deputy Chief Robert Taylor said, according to Seven News. "He
has recognized the danger of the situation ... his bravery is to be commended."
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A motorist sets himself and his car on fire playing with a lighter while filling up his tank at an ACPO
station in Thomastown. The terrifying incident was captured on CCTV video footage, showing the panicked
motorist escaping the blaze as it engulfed the door of his vehicle. He flees, leaving everyone else at the
station in danger.
Just seconds later, a quick-thinking doctor jumps to the man's aid and douses the flames with a bucket of
water. Seven News identified the hero as Dr. Hussei Zaini.
Meanwhile, another quick-thinking attendant shuts down the pump.
Both Station Manager Ms Eid and fire brigade officials have praised the bravery of Mr Zaini.
"He's very lucky the Gods were on his side, because it was a splash. Any more than that and it could have
gone against him," Melbourne Fire Brigade Deputy Chief Robert Taylor said, according to Seven News. "He
has recognized the danger of the situation ... his bravery is to be commended."
