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OREM, Utah (ABC4) — A man was arrested and charged after allegedly dousing himself with gasoline and entering a WinCo in Orem with a lighter. Police say he has a history involving setting himself on fire.

Hector Alfredo Valdez, 30, is charged with one count of unlawful conduct involving an explosive, chemical, or incendiary device, a second-degree felony.

According to court documents, on Oct. 24, 2025, the Orem Police Department responded to WinCo on reports of a suspicious man who smelled like gasoline. It was reported that the man — later identified as Valdez — entered the store with a bottle of clear liquid and

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