WASHINGTON – A Maryland man who set himself on fire on the White House Ellipse on Wednesday afternoon has died, according to the U.S. Park Police. The man was taken to a hospital Wednesday and was in critical condition. Authorities are trying to identify the accelerant that was used and determine whether the man has a car parked in the area. The Park Police initially assumed jurisdiction because the Ellipse is a national park. The video shows smoke billowing from the lawn near a guard shack and some flames visible above parked cars.

Source: National Post May 30, 2019 13:40 UTC