Talk about a fire sale gone wrong!

Amid widespread rioting, looting, and arson across France, one troublemaker in Paris reportedly found himself in a rather embarrassing situation when an attempt to set a fire in the street backfired spectacularly.

Viral footage circulating on social media appears to show the man attempting to ignite flammable material before the flames suddenly spread to his own trousers.

Within seconds, the would-be arsonist is seen desperately scrambling to extinguish the flames, turning what was supposed to be an act of destruction into an unexpected comedy of errors.

The incident comes amid reports of violent unrest across France, where businesses have been vandalized, storefronts smashed, and luxury retailers targeted by looters.

But while some rioters were apparently looking for luxury merchandise, this particular monsieur seems to have misunderstood the meaning of a fire sale.

In Paris, the fashion capital of the world, getting caught with your pants down has apparently taken on an entirely new meaning.

The exact date and location of the incident within Paris have not been verified by JBN.