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Man Sets Himself On Fire In Front Of City Hall

An unidentified 58-year old man is in critical condition at OSU Medical Center after apparently setting himself on fire in front of City Hall this morning. 

Police got the call at 11:15; by the time they arrived employees of the Parks and Recreation Division who were working on landscaping had smothered the flames.  The Broad Street plaza in front of City Hall remains roped off as police and fire officials examine the scene.  No other information has been released at this time.
 

A native of Chicago, naturalized citizen of Cincinnati and resident of Columbus, Alison attended Earlham College and the Ohio State University. She has equal passion for Midwest history, hockey and Slavic poetry.