A man has set himself on fire in Washington DC.
It happened at around 12:20 this afternoon.
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
The US Secret service is currently at the scene.
The fire has been extinguished and the man is now receiving medical attention.