Video released of Jacko fire accident

16 Jul 2009, 1:06 pm   -   Source: AP
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Shocking footage of of Michael Jackson's head catching alight during filming of a commercial has surfaced, sparking further speculation over the late star's use of painkillers.

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Us Weekly magazine has obtained video it says shows never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson's head catching on fire during filming of his 1984 Pepsi commercial.

Jackson suffered severe burns after a pyrotechnics mishap. Still photos of the accident have appeared, but the new video on Us Weekly's website on Wednesday shows the moment Jackson's hair caught fire and the top of his head became engulfed in flames.

Jackson doesn't appear to know his hair is on fire. In the video, he's still dancing as the flames are on his head.

When he spins, the flames go out. People on the set tackle him to extinguish the fire. When Jackson emerges, the top of his head is bald.

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