An 55-year-old Indian man is in critical condition after suffering from extensive burns when trying to start a barbeque fire this evening, the police said.

They said the incident took place at the former shipyard in Cospicua at around 5.15pm.

Members of the Civil Protection Department assisted.

An inquiry is being held.

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