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Virginia City Councilman Set on Fire in Personal Attack

In a shocking incident, Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler was doused in gasoline and set ablaze outside his office. The attacker, who has been charged with attempted murder, reportedly poured a five-gallon bucket of gasoline on the elected official before igniting it. Authorities have indicated that the attack was motivated by a personal matter unrelated to his official duties. Local leaders have reacted with condemnation of the violence, describing it as a senseless act. The councilman is currently in serious condition, and the investigation into the attack is ongoing.
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