WASHINGTON D.C. : Man in wheelchair sets himself on fire outside the White House North Fence on the afternoon of April 12, 2019 and prompted a massive emergency response. He managed to burn his jacket before the flames were quickly doused by first responders and he was hauled off for a psych evaluation. No information available on any political agenda he may have, but the Secret Service declared that he "was not a threat to the President".
Man subdued and taken to hospital after self-immolation attempt failed.
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Washington (CNN) A man who set himself on fire in front of the White House on Friday afternoon was determined not to be a threat to President Donald Trump, the Secret Service said.
A cloud of smoke was visible near the White House around 3 p.m. ET, the Secret Service said, forcing the closure of part of Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street.
"A male subject operating an electronic wheelchair-type scooter lit his outer jacket on fire while sitting along Pennsylvania Ave. outside the North Fence Line," the Secret Service tweeted. "Uniformed Division Officers immediately responded, extinguished the fire and rendered first aid."
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Man subdued and taken to hospital after self-immolation attempt failed.
Man who set self on fire outside White House not believed to be threat to President
A man who set himself on fire in front of the White House on Friday afternoon was determined not to be a threat to President Donald Trump, the Secret Service said.
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Washington (CNN) A man who set himself on fire in front of the White House on Friday afternoon was determined not to be a threat to President Donald Trump, the Secret Service said.
A cloud of smoke was visible near the White House around 3 p.m. ET, the Secret Service said, forcing the closure of part of Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street.
"A male subject operating an electronic wheelchair-type scooter lit his outer jacket on fire while sitting along Pennsylvania Ave. outside the North Fence Line," the Secret Service tweeted. "Uniformed Division Officers immediately responded, extinguished the fire and rendered first aid."
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