Man Sets Self On Fire Outside Israel Embassy in Washington, D.C.

A man was hospitalized in critical condition Sunday setting himself on fire outside of the Israel Embassy in Washington, D.C.,

The incident occurred at about 1 p.m., shortly before D.C. Fire Department and EMS officials responded.

The injuries are reportedly  life-threatening.

U.S. Secret Service members extinguished the fire engulfing the man before paramedics arrived.