A Danville, Virginia, City Councilman Lee Vogler was doused in gasoline and set on fire in his office on Tuesday.

According to reports, the attacker, identified as Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, 29, of Danville, threw five gallons of gasoline on Vogler before setting him on fire.

Danville police said the attack appears to be personal and not related to Vogler's position as a city councilman.

The Daily Mail reported that Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes' wife filed for divorce just two weeks ago.

Showcase Magazine's Andrew Brooks said the attacker forced his way in the magazine's office as Vogler was visiting and poured a five-gallon container of gas on him.

"Lee attempted to flee, ran to the front of the building," Showcase Magazine owner Andrew Brooks said in a Facebook video. "The individual followed him and set him on fire."

Vogler was flown to the UNC burn unit in Chapel Hill, according to WSET.

The Daily Mail reported:

A Virginia lawmaker was doused in 'five gallons' of gasoline and set alight in the middle of his office.

Danville City councilman Lee Vogler was at his place of work at Showcase Magazine when he was attacked.

The assailant forced his way into the magazine's offices on Wednesday and poured the fuel on top of him, according to the outlet's publisher and owner Andrew Brooks.

Vogler attempted to flee but was pursued by the suspect to the front of the building where he set him on fire, Brooks added.

The lawmaker was described as 'awake and talking' as he was raced to the burns center in Lynchburg.