According to a CNN report, a man, who is yet to be identified, set himself on fire on Friday outside the court where former U.S. President Donald Trump is facing trial.
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A group of people started screaming after the man poured a substance on himself and set himself ablaze.
The fire engulfed his entire body, according to the report, and immediately, a smell filled the area like the scent of burning flesh.
The man’s body was engulfed in flames for at least three minutes. A CNN anchor said on air that she saw a totally charred human being.
The act reportedly horrified onlookers who fled screaming.
Security operatives rushed to the scene and tried to put out the fire.
According to reports, his condition was not known at the time he was taken away to hospital.