Man, 22, airlifted after allegedly spitting petrol on bonfire

Police understand the young man filled his mouth with petrol before attempting to spit it on to a bonfire.

A friend of the man called emergency services after the man became engulfed in flames.

Nobody else was reported injured.

The man was airlifted to The Alfred hospital in a serious but non-life threatening condition with burn injuries.

Police believe the young man was visiting the popular camping site over the weekend with a group of friends.

Police are unable to say if either alcohol or drugs were involved.

The Alfred has confirmed the man is in a serious but stable condition.