Evil kids are currently being hated on social media right now after they filmed themselves setting a poor stray puppy on fire so they could increase their social media following.

The incident reportedly happened in Romania.

In the images that were shared, the pooch could be seen in terror after being set on fire.

The evil kids doused the dog’s back with a flammable liquid before they set the poor little one with a lighter.

After being engulfed in flames, the dog, which was turned into a fireball, ran down the road and into the darkness.

A twisted child was reportedly laughing when the incident happened.

According to reports, the incident happened in a town named Zarnesti, which is located near the city of Brasov.

The police confirmed the incident and said that they have opened up a criminal case of animal cruelty in response to the shocking incident.

The video was posted on social media by a 13-year-old.

The teen said that they shared the video to gain social media followers and likes.

2 other kids are involved in the incident, but their ages were not released by the public.

Despite being set on fire by the heartless teenagers, the dog was found alive.

Ion Marcel Vela, the Minister of Internal Affairs, confirmed that the dog was found alive by the rescue group Kola Kariola.

The group will be looking after the dog.

The youngsters reportedly admitted that they wanted to hurt the dog in order to get likes on social media.

The good thing about this is that the dog has been rescued and it is in safe hands.

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