Man Sets Himself on Fire in Front of White House: Secret Service
The incident occurred on the White House Ellipse.
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A man set himself on fire outside the White House Wednesday afternoon, according to the Secret Service. The man was rushed to a hospital for treatment, the Secret Service announced on Twitter. The incident occurred on the White House Ellipse at about 12:20 p.m. near 15th Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW. A spokesman for the D.C. fire department confirmed that a burn victim was transported, but was unable to provide the man’s condition.
At approximately 12:20 p.m. a man lit himself on fire on the Ellipse near 15th and Constitution Ave., Secret Service personnel are on scene assisting @NatlParkService and @usparkpolicepio in rendering first aid.
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) May 29, 2019
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