A person sets themselves on fire in Washington
A person set themselves on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington.
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An AA reporter obtained information on the matter from a Washington Fire and Emergency Medical Services official.
The official reported that a call was made to the Washington Fire Department around 1:00 PM local time.
SET THEMSELVES ON FIRE
Stating that the report indicated an adult male had set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy building in Washington, the official stated, "When we arrived at the scene, we saw that the fire had been extinguished by uniformed Secret Service personnel."
Stating that the person who set themselves on fire was taken to a local hospital and is in critical condition due to severe injuries, the official did not share details regarding the person's identity or affiliations.