Fire breather accidentally catches fire at Philly Tattoo Convention

Sunday, February 15, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A fire breather at the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention accidentally set himself on fire during a performance mishap.

It happened around 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Action News viewer Fred Hurd captured it all as it happened.

Some flames did spread to nearby booth curtains.

The performer was able to quickly put out the flames on his clothes. He did not require hospitalization.



No injuries were reported.
Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.