AN ALLEGED Saturday night burglary of a Wangaratta home went up in flames for two men who set themselves on fire.

Wangaratta Crime Investigation Unit detectives released CCTV footage following a burglary and car fire around 9:15pm at Swinburne Drive.

The CCTV footage depicts two men who appear to be setting a car on fire with what looks to be petrol.

As the car lit up, both men who were standing in close proximity of the fire caught flames and fled.

The men were seen running towards Cambridge Drive, with one of them rolling on grass to take the fire on their leg out.

The other man appeared to throw an item away as he attempted to put a fire out on their foot and arm for some time, while their counterpart watched and eventually fled from the other side of the road.

A Fire Rescue Victoria crew attended the scene shortly afterwards and quickly brought the car fire under control at 9:23pm.

Police have been told unknown offenders entered a house on Swinburne Drive and stole personal items prior to setting the car, and themselves, alight.

They were last seen on Cambridge Drive.

Detective Senior Constable James Howarth said police were seeking public assistance with the identification of the two men and anyone with information, particularly those who know anyone with burns, to contact Wangaratta police on 03 5723 0888.

Police are also investigating a suspicious car fire which took place around 1:50pm the same day at Bobinawarrah.

Det Sen Const Howarth said police believed the incidents weren’t related.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au