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A fire official says a man has been flown to the hospital after setting himself on fire on the National Mall.

Fire crews responded Friday afternoon to a report of a man on fire at 7th and Madison streets. A witness says she saw a man dump a red canister of gasoline on his head and then set himself on fire.

Man sets himself on fire in DC

Witnesses also say two joggers came to the man’s aid, ripped off their shirts and tried to put out the fire.

D.C. Fire Department spokesman Tim Wilson says the man has life-threatening injuries.

His name and age weren’t immediately known.

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Has D.C. Gone Mad? Man Sets Himself On Fire At National Mall  was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com