Man Sets Himself on Fire on Pennsylvania Avenue 








On April 12, a man lit himself on fire on Pennsylvania Avenue on the North fence just outside the White House. It was said that he was operating an electric wheelchair type scooter, when he suddenly lit his jacket on fire. He was then immediately met with Uniformed Division Officers who put out the flame and was administered first aid. He was then rushed to the hospital to be treated for non- life threatening injuries. Secret Service agents cleared the North Lawn and also have searched the area for any other devices. While Officials shut down Pennsylvania Avenue to pedestrian traffic and other streets nearby were shut down to vehicles. [ 1 image, 1 link, 110 words]

https://www.foxnews.com/us/man-sets-himself-ablaze-on-pennsylvania-avenue-and-north-lawn-is-cleared