A man was caught on cam catching fire from a Molotov that they threw towards the police.

The incident happened in Portland, USA.

The lower legs of a man caught fire during a clash with the police.

The man ran in panic and fellow protesters helped him out, with some saying that he should roll on the ground.

Despite all the chaos, the police, who were wearing riot gear, rushed towards the man. However, their help was rebuffed by the protesters.

It is believed that 3 Molotov cocktail-like devices were thrown before the police and state troopers during the riot protests.

Protesters became violent after cops and other authorities blocked the paths of the protesters as they would not let the demonstrators near the employees, community members and residents in the area.