Authorities say a man with a history of mental health issues set himself on fire in front of the White House Friday afternoon.
NBC Washington reports Secret Service and emergency personnel responded shortly after 3 p.m. The man had been sitting in front of the White House on an “electronic wheelchair-type scooter” when he set his jacket on fire, according to the Secret Service, who also says a suspicious package was found near the man.
Authorities say there was no threat to the President. The man was taken into custody by the Secret Service and transported to a hospital. D.C. Fire personnel are investigating the suspicious package.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6917167/White-House-lockdown-man-mobility-scooter-sets-fire-North-Lawn.html
